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It is designed to quickly mobilize the public using mobile alerts, television, radio, and electronic highway signs to help locate the child and suspected abductor. AMBER Alerts generally apply to children 17 and under and require confirmed abduction, imminent danger, and enough information for the public to help. The system was created in 1996 in honor of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, whose abduction and murder inspired the nationwide alert system. Where used: United States (USA); Hawaii uses the MAILE AMBER Alert, and Arkansas uses the Morgan Nick AMBER Alert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/24832c85-3067-489f-9001-b866a7275de7/Ashanti+Alert+Kentucky.png Missing Persons Alert Types A Kentucky Ashanti Alert is an emergency notification system used to rapidly inform the public about missing adults who are endangered or believed to have been abducted and do not qualify for an AMBER Alert. It applies to missing individuals 17 years of age or older when there is reasonable cause to believe they were abducted, kidnapped, or are in immediate physical danger. Law enforcement works with the state department to verify the information and determine the geographic area where the alert should be broadcast. Where used: Kentucky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/dd53b1b0-e842-42b6-a192-baed3a253bfd/Ashanti+Alert+North+Carolina.png Missing Persons Alert Types An Ashanti Alert is an emergency communication system used to help locate missing adults ages 18–64 who do not qualify for AMBER or Silver Alerts. The person must be in danger or their disappearance must appear involuntary, such as an evidence-based abduction or kidnapping, and the alert must be requested within six hours of the initial missing-person report. The alert is named after Ashanti Billie, a 19-year-old from Virginia who was abducted and murdered in 2017. Where used: North Carolina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/64c2eecf-023b-4c87-abc0-9f870de77285/Ashanti+Alert+Wyoming.png Missing Persons Alert Types A Wyoming Ashanti Alert is a statewide alert for endangered missing adults over 17 who fall outside the AMBER Alert program. It may be used when an adult has been abducted or is in immediate danger, including cases involving dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or special medical needs. The alert requires enough information for a public broadcast to assist in a safe recovery and an official request from law enforcement. Where used: Wyoming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/dac15ac0-09cf-466e-a192-3bdd716a3d7a/Blue+Alert+USA.png Missing Persons Alert Types A Blue Alert asks the public to help locate a suspect involved in the killing, serious injury, or assault of a law enforcement officer, or a suspect connected to a missing officer who may still pose a threat. The suspect must be at large and considered a serious, continuing, and credible threat to the public or law enforcement. Authorities must have specific information—such as a suspect description, vehicle details, or license plate—that could help the public identify them. Where used: United States (USA). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/06d437c5-33d4-4182-9d37-ebacd2ffac57/Brittany+Alert+New+Mexico.png Missing Persons Alert Types A Brittany Alert is an emergency public notification system used to locate missing and endangered individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. It is intended for people with severe physical, mental, or developmental disabilities that substantially limit major life activities. The person must be confirmed missing, have a verified developmental disability, and be at immediate risk to their health, safety, or well-being. The alert is named after Brittany Redford-Gonzales, a New Mexico woman who went missing for 18 days in 2015. Where used: New Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/ac7daceb-6481-4479-8905-dd95e82ea96b/Camo+Alert+Texas.png Missing Persons Alert Types A Camo Alert was an emergency notification system designed to help locate current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces with a mental health condition that could place them at risk. The missing person had to be pre-registered, have verified military service and a diagnosed condition such as PTSD or TBI, with law enforcement determining there was an imminent safety threat. The Texas program launched in 2019 as a five-year pilot but expired on September 1, 2023. Where used: Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/d2e186c7-845e-458e-a8e4-260cdf10761f/Clear+Alert+Texas.png Missing Persons Alert Types A CLEAR Alert (Coordinated Law Enforcement Adult Rescue) helps law enforcement locate and rescue adults ages 18–64 who have been abducted, disappeared under suspicious circumstances, or are in immediate danger of injury or death. It is intended for adults who do not qualify for an AMBER or Silver Alert. The alert generally requires an unknown location, imminent danger or an involuntary disappearance, a request within 72 hours, and enough information about the person, suspect, or vehicle to assist the public. Where used: Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/aab7fdbd-a597-472e-ab36-cc7126a153a0/CODI+Alert+Virginia.png Missing Persons Alert Types A Virginia CODI Alert (Critical Operation for a Disappeared Child Initiative) helps mobilize the public when a missing child poses a credible threat but does not qualify for a traditional AMBER Alert. It applies to youth 17 or younger and, in Virginia, can also apply to anyone currently enrolled in a Virginia high school, regardless of age. The person’s whereabouts must be unknown, the disappearance must involve suspicious circumstances or a verified credible danger, and law enforcement must have information that can help the public search. Where used: Virginia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/433fc9c8-be4f-4fd7-ba8d-47ed19268ce8/Critically+Missing+Adult+Alert+Virginia.png Missing Persons Alert Types Virginia’s Critically Missing Adult Alert helps locate endangered missing adults whose disappearance poses a credible threat to their health or safety. It focuses on vulnerable adults, including those with developmental or intellectual disabilities, severe mental illness, or sudden disappearances involving extreme physical or medical danger. The person’s whereabouts must be unknown, and law enforcement must confirm an immediate, credible safety threat. Where used: Virginia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/337974eb-55a8-4905-9885-1f9f38bd7c68/Developmental+Disabilities+Alert+Colorado.png Missing Persons Alert Types The Developmental Disabilities Alert helps law enforcement quickly locate missing individuals with documented intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) who face an immediate threat to their health or safety. It can apply to individuals of any age who reside in Colorado and whose whereabouts are unknown. Colorado requires official verification of the developmental disability, including written confirmation or a signed statement from a family member, caregiver, or medical facility. Where used: Colorado. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/55542718-3660-46bb-a103-df2e1bf31ddf/Ebony+Alert+California.png Missing Persons Alert Types An Ebony Alert helps law enforcement quickly inform the public about the suspicious or unexplained disappearance of a Black person ages 12–25. The system has a particular focus on missing Black youth and young adults, especially young Black women and girls. It may be used when someone is endangered, missing under unusual circumstances, suspected to be a trafficking victim, has a disability or health issue, or faces another serious danger. Where used: California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/b5813004-d3b7-4304-9724-d30a1062f253/Emergency+Missing+Child+Alert+Alabama.png Missing Persons Alert Types An Emergency Missing Child Alert is used when a child under 18 is missing but has not been confirmed abducted, and there is reason to believe the child is in danger of serious bodily injury or death. It can apply when a child wanders away, becomes lost in hazardous conditions, or goes missing under dangerous circumstances. Authorities must have enough information—such as a photo, clothing, or physical description—to help the public identify the child. Where used: Alabama. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/5a399db4-45be-4ebf-b020-a303a73c40ed/Endangered+Child+Alert+Tennessee.png Missing Persons Alert Types An Endangered Child Alert is used for missing children under 18 who are endangered but whose cases do not meet the stricter criteria for an AMBER Alert. It can include children with serious medical, physical, mental, or developmental vulnerabilities, as well as certain parental-abduction cases. The child must be missing, there must be a serious safety concern, and AMBER Alert requirements must not be met. Where used: Tennessee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/968f7a3c-eedc-4f64-a375-a696b221e2b9/Endangered+Missing+Adult+Alert+Ohio.png Missing Persons Alert Types An Endangered Missing Adult Alert helps locate a missing adult who is 65 or older or has a mental or developmental impairment and faces a serious threat to their safety. It can include seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s and adults with conditions that prevent them from caring for themselves. Law enforcement must confirm the person is missing, determine there is an immediate danger of serious bodily harm or death, and have enough information to help the public locate them. Where used: Ohio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/8526cbe4-d228-4899-88b1-2e27e882b0b5/Endangered+Missing+Advisory+California.png Missing Persons Alert Types An Endangered Missing Advisory (EMA) is a California emergency notification system used to help recover at-risk missing people of any age who do not meet the requirements for other alerts, such as AMBER or Silver Alerts. It can include children missing under dangerous circumstances and adults with significant physical or intellectual disabilities who cannot care for themselves. The person must face an immediate safety risk, have gone missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances, and have information that could help the public locate them. Where used: California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/d625e3cf-75b1-48d2-91a4-1dbc74ef2760/Endangered+Missing+Advisory+Michigan.png Missing Persons Alert Types A Michigan Endangered Missing Advisory (EMA) is a localized notification system used to quickly share information about a missing person believed to be in danger. It has no age restriction and can help locate vulnerable children, adults with disabilities or cognitive conditions, and people missing under suspicious or coercive circumstances. The missing person must be believed to face a safety threat, but the case must not meet AMBER Alert criteria. Where used: Michigan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/fecd3c5d-12ca-4527-87a5-6090f512c3c1/Endangered+Missing+Advisory+Nebraska.png Missing Persons Alert Types A Nebraska Endangered Missing Advisory (EMA) helps locate vulnerable missing people who do not qualify for a standard AMBER Alert. It focuses on vulnerability rather than age and can include seniors, adults or children with disabilities, and children missing under specific circumstances. The person must be missing under unexplained, involuntary, or suspicious circumstances and believed to face danger because of their health, age, disability, environmental conditions, or a dangerous person. Where used: Nebraska. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/ad328fc1-c5bf-4143-8670-c5877f39590b/Endangered+Missing+Advisory+South+Dakota.png Missing Persons Alert Types The South Dakota Endangered Missing Advisory (EMA) helps quickly alert the public when a missing person is in immediate danger but does not meet AMBER Alert requirements. It can cover children, vulnerable adults, seniors, and other at-risk individuals of any age, including people with disabilities or serious health conditions. The person must be missing under suspicious or unexplained circumstances and face a serious safety risk, with enough information available to help the public. Where used: South Dakota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/44078aff-8060-4178-a4c3-9b5ea83bcecc/Endangered+Missing+Advisory+Utah.png Missing Persons Alert Types The Utah Endangered Missing Advisory (EMA) helps rapidly share information about missing and endangered people who do not qualify for a standard AMBER Alert. It can be used for any age, including vulnerable children and adults facing health, disability, weather, or other serious safety concerns. The disappearance must involve unusual or suspicious circumstances, imminent danger, and enough information to help the public with a safe recovery. Where used: Utah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/563c164c-6e6c-402c-91d1-1c791d7ad600/Endangered+Missing+Alert+Colorado+%282%29.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Colorado, the Endangered Missing Alert, also known as a Media Alert, helps notify the public about missing people who face evident danger but do not qualify for other specialized alerts. It can protect children and vulnerable adults whose circumstances fall into the “gray area” between standard missing-person cases and higher-level emergency alerts. The system acts as a “catch-all” safety net when risks involve age, health, physical or mental vulnerabilities, severe weather, or an inability to return to safety without assistance. The alert must be requested by local law enforcement after confirming the person went missing in Colorado and does not meet the criteria for another qualifying alert. Where used: Colorado. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/98d06249-927b-4c5a-88b7-e192e8930054/Endangered+Missing+Alert+Colorado.png Missing Persons Alert Types The Endangered Missing Alert (also called a Media Alert) notifies the media and public about a missing person who is endangered or at risk but does not qualify for other alert programs. It can apply to any age, including children without proof of forced abduction and adults with medical or environmental vulnerabilities. These cases can be especially complex because they may come very close to meeting AMBER Alert criteria but fall short of specific legal requirements. Where used: Colorado. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/c9452471-d202-4373-bd6f-f061579eab98/Endangered+Missing+Child+Alert+Mississippi.png Missing Persons Alert Types The Endangered/Missing Child Alert is used when a child is missing and believed to be in danger but does not meet the strict requirements for an AMBER Alert. It can involve endangered runaways, parental or custodial abductions, children with special needs, and medically dependent children. The system helps provide immediate public and media attention when there may be no confirmed stranger abduction or enough information about a suspect or vehicle for an AMBER Alert. Where used: Mississippi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/77481b07-1739-42e0-a3e3-dd768fabff5a/Endangered+Missing+Child+Alert+Ohio.png Missing Persons Alert Types An Ohio Endangered Missing Child Alert helps the public locate a missing child who is believed to face imminent danger of serious bodily harm or death but does not meet the strict requirements for an AMBER Alert. It applies to children under 18, including those who are lost, missing under threatening circumstances, or victims of an unconfirmed or non-witnessed abduction. Law enforcement must have enough descriptive information to make a public alert useful, and the child's information and photo are entered into the FBI’s NCIC database. Where used: Ohio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/d2416064-138d-4cdb-8389-7781ad845482/Endangered+Missing+Person+Advisory+Illinois.png Missing Persons Alert Types An Illinois Endangered Missing Person Advisory is a voluntary partnership between law enforcement, Illinois State Police, and broadcasters to quickly share information about a high-risk missing person who does not qualify for an AMBER Alert. It can help locate seniors, people with cognitive or developmental disabilities, and medically fragile individuals who may face serious danger. The person must be missing under suspicious circumstances, face an imminent threat, and have information that can be publicly shared to aid recovery. Where used: Illinois. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/947e72f5-1115-4fae-a6c3-9d4b8be63bb8/Endangered+Missing+Person+Advisory+Washington.png Missing Persons Alert Types The Washington Endangered Missing Person Advisory (EMPA) helps quickly distribute information about endangered missing individuals who do not meet the criteria for an AMBER Alert. It can apply to vulnerable people of any age, including those with disabilities or serious health conditions, seniors with cognitive impairments, and missing Indigenous people in dangerous circumstances. The person must face an imminent threat, be unable to safely return without assistance, and have information that can help the public locate them. Where used: Washington. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/6566ed8e-a8d6-44be-b2ac-182411fc5ac3/Endangered+Missing+Person+Alert+Idaho.png Missing Persons Alert Types An Endangered Missing Person Alert is issued statewide when a missing person may be at risk of physical injury or death. It can apply to people of any age, including cognitively impaired adults, medically dependent individuals, abducted adults, and members of Indigenous and Tribal communities. In Idaho, there is no waiting period to report an endangered missing person, and the person may be unable to safely return home because of a medical or cognitive condition, weather hazards, or stranger abduction. Where used: Idaho. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/ab9fedda-5132-41f5-b9ec-2160199869b3/Endangered+Missing+Person+Alert+Minnesota.png Missing Persons Alert Types An Endangered Missing Person Alert is issued statewide when a missing person may be at risk of physical injury or death. It can apply to individuals of any age, including youth under 21, vulnerable adults with cognitive or medical needs, and suspected abduction victims. In Minnesota, there is no waiting period to report an endangered missing person, and being missing for more than 30 days can satisfy one legal benchmark for endangered status. Where used: Minnesota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/275aba9f-ffef-4b2e-a095-c715cd9eb4a2/Endangered+Missing+Person+Alert+Oregon.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Oregon, an Endangered Missing Person Alert is issued statewide when law enforcement believes a missing person may be at risk of physical injury or death. It helps locate vulnerable people who may not qualify for other alert systems, including adults with cognitive impairments, people with developmental disabilities, and abducted adults over age 17. The alert requires a report to law enforcement, circumstances involving abduction, suspicious circumstances, or an urgent medical need, and enough descriptive information to assist the public. The system was profoundly influenced by the case of former Cornelius Mayor Ralph Brown, who had dementia and was later found deceased in his vehicle. Where used: Oregon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/42c144fb-8c67-46af-b7ca-71016dd8d5f6/Endangered+Missing+Persons+Alert+Texas.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Texas, the Endangered Missing Persons Alert is a statewide emergency alert designed to help locate missing people of any age with a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability whose disappearance poses an immediate threat to their safety. Unlike AMBER or Silver Alerts, there is no age limit, covering everyone from toddlers to seniors who meet the medical criteria. The alert requires a documented qualifying disability, a credible threat to the person’s safety, a request within 72 hours, and enough descriptive or vehicle information to help the public. It was created in 2011 to help ensure people with intellectual disabilities do not fall through the gaps of other alert systems. Where used: Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/592e64eb-4faf-4e7c-a621-439fc9853657/Endangered+Person+Advisory+Iowa.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Iowa, the Endangered Person Advisory is a public notification system that rapidly shares information about a missing and endangered individual who does not qualify for a standard AMBER Alert. It can help locate vulnerable adults, people with cognitive or intellectual disabilities, and endangered minors without evidence of a forced abduction. There is no waiting period required to report a missing person or begin an investigation for an EPA. The case must involve an imminent threat to the person’s safety and provide enough descriptive information or a current photograph to help the public with recovery. Where used: Iowa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/7621079b-cc09-4a9d-8478-6d12e8558d89/Endangered+Person+Advisory+Kansas.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Kansas, the Endangered Person Advisory is a specialized public notification system that helps locate high-risk missing individuals who are in immediate danger but do not meet AMBER Alert criteria. It can protect vulnerable people of all ages, including those with disabilities or serious medical conditions, vulnerable children, and at-risk adults. Unlike statewide alerts, EPAs may be targeted to specific counties or regions where the person is believed to be, helping focus the public response. The case must involve a high-risk disappearance, a credible threat of serious harm, and enough information about the person, suspect, or vehicle to help the public locate them. Where used: Kansas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/7441bb4f-9876-42b4-8163-7c4553e9b916/Endangered+Person+Advisory+Missouri.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Missouri, the Endangered Person Advisory is a partnership between law enforcement and local broadcasters that rapidly shares information about a missing, at-risk person who does not meet AMBER Alert criteria. It can help protect vulnerable children and adults, including older teens, people with disabilities or medical needs, and seniors with cognitive impairments. The advisory requires suspicious or unexplained circumstances, an imminent danger to the person, and enough information to help the public safely locate them. It can also serve as a safety net in certain custodial disputes when an AMBER Alert cannot be issued. Where used: Missouri. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/4998602f-9147-4c54-885c-62865e7f1567/Endangered+Person+Advisory+New+Mexico.png Missing Persons Alert Types In New Mexico, the Endangered Person Advisory is a rapid-response system used to notify the public about a missing child or adult who is considered at risk and in imminent danger, but does not meet the strict criteria for an Amber Alert. It can help protect vulnerable people, including those with medical or developmental disabilities, seniors with cognitive impairments, and people facing other high-risk circumstances. The advisory can also serve as a fallback when a suspicious missing-child case does not meet all Amber Alert requirements. New Mexico also uses specialized sub-advisories for certain vulnerable populations, including Silver, Brittany, and Turquoise Alerts. Where used: New Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/09c22c26-2c30-4f6b-b6e8-2af6453f1983/Endangered+Person+Advisory+Wyoming.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Wyoming, the Endangered Person Advisory is an emergency communication system used to rapidly share information about missing individuals who do not meet AMBER Alert criteria but are believed to be in imminent danger. It can help locate at-risk adults, including those with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, or dementia, as well as children missing under suspicious circumstances. The disappearance must be officially investigated, involve suspicious circumstances, and present a credible risk of serious bodily injury or death. The alert also requires enough information, such as a photo, physical description, or vehicle details, for the public to assist in the person’s safe recovery. Where used: Wyoming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/18dde1aa-7a1d-4123-9deb-4e2282a7d236/Endangered+Silver+Advisory+Missouri.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Missouri, the Endangered Silver Advisory helps locate missing adults 60 or older who are believed to have dementia or another permanent cognitive impairment and may be in imminent danger. It is a specialized system separate from Missouri’s broader Endangered Person Advisory. To activate it, a legal custodian must file a missing person report, the individual must meet the age and cognitive impairment requirements, and enough physical or vehicle information must be available to help the public. Where used: Missouri. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/86aded84-a379-434d-be90-0c9a9b5dbdc4/Endangered+Young+Adult+Alert+Tennessee.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Tennessee, the Endangered Young Adult Alert helps locate missing adults ages 18–24 when there is an immediate concern for their safety or well-being. It can be used for young adults with medical conditions, cognitive impairments, or other circumstances that may prevent them from safely returning home. The alert helps fill the gap between missing-child alerts and systems for older adults, and may be localized or statewide. Law enforcement must report the person missing and have actionable information, such as a photo, physical description, clothing, or vehicle details, to help the public identify them. Where used: Tennessee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/a8f72463-d868-42ea-9feb-2df5d766ef98/Enhanced+Missing+Child+Alert+Florida.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Florida, an Enhanced Missing Child Alert is issued when a child under 18 is missing and believed to face imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury. The alert can be used even when there is no confirmed evidence of an abduction, allowing emergency information to reach the public quickly. It is also frequently used when young children or children with autism wander toward dangerous areas, such as bodies of water. Law enforcement must have a well-founded belief of imminent danger, a detailed description or recent photo, and formally recommend the alert. Where used: Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/ba115d52-0a0c-4bc2-a8e4-b3872f005239/Feather+Alert+California.png Missing Persons Alert Types In California, a Feather Alert is an emergency public notification designed to help locate an Indigenous person who has been abducted or is believed to face imminent risk of serious bodily injury or death. It applies to Indigenous women and Indigenous people of all ages who are missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances. Law enforcement or tribal authorities must verify the person is in danger and have actionable information, such as a vehicle description or license plate, that could help with recovery. California also allows an official California Native American tribe to request activation directly from the CHP if local law enforcement has not made a determination within 24 hours. Where used: California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/390b6281-a4b4-4541-9ace-18a2651301b3/Feather+Alert+North+Dakota.png Missing Persons Alert Types In North Dakota, a Feather Alert is an urgent public notification designed to help locate an Indigenous adult who has been abducted or is believed to be in grave danger of serious bodily harm or death. The alert applies to Indigenous individuals 18 and older, while missing Indigenous children under 18 are routed through the AMBER Alert system. There must be enough information about the person, abductor, or suspect’s vehicle to give the public a usable tip. The system saw an early success when an endangered Indigenous woman, Tami Belgarde, was located safely within one hour of her Feather Alert being broadcast. Where used: North Dakota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/0d51581b-e5a7-4894-879d-3f12589a7fe3/Gold+Alert+Delaware.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Delaware, a Gold Alert helps rapidly locate missing people whose disappearance presents a credible threat to their own safety or the safety of the public. It can protect seniors, people with disabilities, suicidal individuals, and children who do not meet the strict criteria for an AMBER Alert. The person’s whereabouts must be unknown, they must be a Delaware resident or have their primary legal domicile there, and law enforcement must determine there is a credible threat to their health or safety. The system was expanded to include missing children, helping fill a gap for endangered minors who do not qualify for an AMBER Alert. Where used: Delaware. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/993f4804-c320-4678-ab6a-d8873de9eb65/Golden+Alert+Kentucky.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Kentucky, a Golden Alert helps locate a missing person whose disappearance creates a danger because of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, developmental disability, traumatic brain injury, or another qualifying impairment. It can apply to vulnerable individuals of any age with serious cognitive, developmental, physical, or mental conditions that may prevent them from safely returning home. Kentucky has a “zero-delay” approach, meaning a waiting period is not required before a search or Golden Alert can begin. Law enforcement must verify the impairment and determine that the disappearance poses a credible threat to the person’s health and safety. Where used: Kentucky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/b517a46f-8b8a-40a0-894e-e3a78316d50a/Green+Alert+Delaware.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Delaware, a Green Alert helps locate missing active-duty military members, veterans, National Guard members, and military reservists who have a physical or mental health condition related to their service. The alert is used when that condition creates a risk that the person may harm themselves or others. It can be issued locally, regionally, or statewide when law enforcement has enough descriptive information to assist the public. The name “Green Alert” pays tribute to the green uniforms worn across the armed forces. Where used: Delaware. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/b463e377-8959-48ea-a4a3-3d8dcf7b5813/Green+Alert+Indiana.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Indiana, the Green Alert helps rapidly locate missing veterans and military service members who are believed to be at risk of harm or self-harm. It covers veterans, active-duty service members, Indiana National Guard members, and reservists whose disappearance is directly connected to a service-related physical or mental health condition. Law enforcement must verify the person’s at-risk status, have enough information to assist the public, and generally request the alert within 48 hours of the person being reported missing. The system officially took effect in Indiana on July 1, 2024. Where used: Indiana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/403ac471-3505-4446-8f45-e0e92c287f9d/Green+Alert+Kentucky.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Kentucky, the Green Alert helps rapidly share information about missing military veterans and active-duty service members who are at risk because of service-related physical or mental health conditions. It includes active-duty members, veterans, National Guard members, and military reserve members. Law enforcement typically must receive the missing person report within 72 hours, verify the service-related condition, and determine there is a credible risk to the person’s health or safety. The system was established in 2019 to provide a specialized response for missing service members and veterans. Where used: Kentucky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/e4f9848d-fd05-4936-afc4-9bdc887021d1/Green+Alert+West+Virginia.png Missing Persons Alert Types In West Virginia, the Green Alert is a public emergency system designed to help locate at-risk military veterans and active-duty service members who are missing. It covers active-duty members, Reserves, National Guard members, and qualifying veterans with a physical or mental health condition related to their military service. The person must be missing, believed to face serious bodily injury or death, and reasonably located within West Virginia. There must also be a high probability that broadcasting the alert will help safely locate them. Where used: West Virginia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/40827e9b-4bbe-4c7a-b087-661dcafd076e/Green+Alert+Wisconsin.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Wisconsin, the Green Alert helps locate a missing, at-risk military veteran or service member whose disappearance is connected to a service-related physical or mental health condition. It covers veterans, active-duty members, National Guard members, and military reserve members. When activated, information can be shared statewide through text messages, email, media broadcasts, and highway messaging boards to enlist the public’s help. The system was created following the disappearance and death of Air Force veteran Corey Adams, whose case helped inspire the Corey Adams Searchlight Act. Where used: Wisconsin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/04177c00-48a0-4b87-a997-dc28668ab551/IAN+Alert+Kentucky.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Kentucky, an IAN Alert is a statewide emergency notification system designed to quickly help locate a missing child with autism or another intellectual, developmental, or mental disability who is in physical danger. It specifically protects children under 18 who may be prone to wandering or “eloping” from caregivers or care facilities. The alert can be issued when the child’s physical safety is endangered, public notification is the most effective way to recover them, and a specific geographic target area has been established. The system was named in honor of 9-year-old Ian Sousis, whose tragic disappearance and death inspired efforts to create the alert system. Where used: Kentucky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/2fd1d9f3-51f4-444c-8716-6f6a1f4ebaf7/Kasey+Alert+Oklahoma.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Oklahoma, the Kasey Alert is a statewide emergency notification system designed to help locate critically missing and endangered adults ages 18–59. It can be used when an adult is believed to have been abducted, is in serious danger, is a danger to themselves or others, or has diminished mental capacity and wandered away. The alert is activated when suspicious circumstances make early public awareness important to saving a life. The alert was named in honor of Kasey Russell, a 29-year-old Cherokee Nation citizen whose disappearance exposed communication gaps that helped inspire the system. Where used: Oklahoma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/805854db-1691-46fe-b11b-363e9b85d05b/Level+II+Endangered_Missing+Child+Advisory.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Louisiana, the Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory is an urgent notification used when a missing child may be endangered but does not meet the strict criteria for an AMBER Alert. It can help locate children age 17 or younger, including young children, children with developmental or cognitive conditions, and teens believed to be in danger. The advisory may be used when a child has wandered away, is an endangered runaway, was taken by a non-custodial parent without an immediate physical threat, or was abducted without a known description of the abductor or vehicle. When the child has a developmental, intellectual, or cognitive impairment, the advisory can receive a special “Bryan’s Call” designation that allows a localized emergency alert to be sent directly to nearby cell phones. Where used: Louisiana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/aca7c8c0-36a7-4dac-8c8d-ab2f9b88291a/Levi%27s+Call+Georgia.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Georgia, Levi’s Call is the state’s official AMBER Alert program, used when a child age 17 or younger has been abducted and is believed to face imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death. Law enforcement must have a reasonable belief that an abduction occurred, enough actionable information to help the public identify the child or suspect, and the child’s critical information entered into the NCIC system. The alert is named in honor of 11-year-old Levi Frady, whose 1997 abduction and tragic death inspired the creation of the system. Levi’s Call is coordinated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to rapidly broadcast critical information through public emergency systems and mass media. Where used: Georgia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/1fe3dce1-a990-405b-85eb-efdb8fab0d38/MAILE+Amber+Alert+Hawaii.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Hawaii, a MAILE AMBER Alert is a statewide public notification system used when a child has been abducted and is believed to be in life-threatening danger. It protects children age 17 or younger and requires evidence of an abduction, immediate danger of serious bodily injury or death, and enough information about the child, abductor, or getaway vehicle for the public to help. The alert can reach the public through wireless alerts, highway message boards, and local radio and television stations across Hawaii. MAILE stands for “Minor Abducted In Life-threatening Emergency” and honors 6-year-old Maile Gilbert, who was abducted and murdered in 1985. Where used: Hawaii. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/f407ef42-d5a6-434c-8d85-506b9ad11a64/Mattie%27s+Call+Georgia.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Georgia, Mattie’s Call helps locate missing elderly and disabled adults with conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or other severe cognitive impairments who are believed to be in immediate danger. It can also protect adults with medical conditions that could quickly become life-threatening without treatment. The alert must be activated by local law enforcement after the disappearance is investigated, the person is entered into NCIC, and enough descriptive information is available to help the public. Mattie’s Call was named in memory of Mattie Moore, a 67-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease whose tragic disappearance inspired Georgia’s rapid-response system. Where used: Georgia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/f70c1bfb-7273-4d3c-a996-a39bda18fc1c/Missing+and+Endangered+Child+Alert+West+Virginia.png Missing Persons Alert Types In West Virginia, the Missing and Endangered Child Alert helps rapidly notify the public about a child whose whereabouts are unknown and who is believed to face an elevated risk of danger or harm. It applies to children under 18, or up to 21 when under juvenile court jurisdiction, including young children, disabled youth, foster children, and pregnant minors. The alert focuses on the child’s vulnerability rather than requiring a suspected abduction, and may involve medical emergencies, dangerous circumstances, severe behavioral risks, or a history of exploitation. Once law enforcement receives a verified missing and endangered child report, it must immediately begin an investigation and issue the public advisory. Where used: West Virginia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/bc161220-db87-4aaf-bae1-97bc7aa35f34/Missing+and+Endangered+Person+Alert+Alabama.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Alabama, the Missing and Endangered Person Alert (MEPA) helps locate vulnerable missing or abducted people who face an immediate threat of serious bodily injury or death. It can protect individuals with mental or physical disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or autism, as well as abducted adults age 18 or older. Law enforcement must verify the person is missing, lost, or abducted, determine there is an imminent threat, and have enough descriptive information for a public alert to help with recovery. No waiting period is required before reporting someone missing or considering the alert. Where used: Alabama. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/3728b78e-5832-4eaa-a545-8b0f43686baf/Missing+Child+_+Person+BOLO.png Missing Persons Alert Types A Missing Child or Missing Person BOLO Flyer is a public notification tool for people who do not meet the stricter criteria for an AMBER Alert or Missing/Endangered Alert. It can be used for unaccounted-for individuals, including runaway minors and missing adults whose circumstances do not qualify for another alert system. Local law enforcement must officially enter the person into the NCIC database and request the flyer through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety Fusion Center. Where used: Mississippi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/778ef241-8d61-4853-adc5-48e02ab5f34f/Missing+Child+Alert+Florida.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Florida, a Missing Child Alert helps locate a child under 18 who is believed to face life-threatening danger but there is no confirmed evidence of an abduction. Law enforcement must have a well-founded belief that the child is in danger of death or serious bodily injury, along with a detailed description or clear photograph. The local law enforcement agency must formally recommend the alert. If an investigation later confirms an abduction, the Missing Child Alert can be upgraded to an AMBER Alert. Where used: Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/9e337056-ecd4-4d7a-aa08-99be4ef72170/Missing+Child+Alert+New+York.png Missing Persons Alert Types In New York, the Missing Child Alert helps locate children and young adults under 21 who are missing and believed to be in danger because of special circumstances, such as a severe medical condition, mental impairment, or cognitive disability. It is used when the case does not meet the stricter requirements for a state AMBER Alert. Law enforcement must confirm the person’s age and endangerment and provide a photograph and case information when requesting activation. There is no 24-hour waiting period required to report a missing child in New York. Where used: New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/86cc040b-952e-4e42-9da8-2aae2a819bb2/Missing+Child+Alert+Wisconsin.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Wisconsin, the Missing Child Alert helps locate vulnerable children under 18 who are missing but do not meet the strict criteria for an AMBER Alert. It can protect children who have wandered away, run away, or are missing without definitive proof of an abduction, including children under 12 and those with physical or mental conditions or disabilities. The child’s location must be unknown, the report made within 72 hours, and enough descriptive information must be available for the public to help with recovery. The alert was created under the “Prince Act,” named after Prince McCree and Lily Peters, whose disappearances inspired efforts to close the gap between missing-person reports and AMBER Alerts. Where used: Wisconsin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/82c3c828-7d3c-4966-99e6-2af64dc083d8/Missing+College+Student+Alert+New+York.png Missing Persons Alert Types In New York, the Missing College Student Alert helps locate college students of any age who disappear under dangerous circumstances and face a credible risk of serious bodily harm or death. The student must be actively enrolled at a higher education institution in New York or be a New York resident believed to be missing within or traveling through the state. The alert is used when the case does not meet the requirements for an AMBER Alert. The system was inspired in part by the 1998 disappearance of 19-year-old college student Suzanne Lyall. Where used: New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/db39c693-e637-4dba-9f06-92d26150c1e5/Missing+Endangered+Adult+Advisory+Arkansas.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Arkansas, the Missing Endangered Adult Advisory helps locate vulnerable adults age 18 or older who are missing and do not qualify for an AMBER Alert or Silver Alert. It is designed for adults with intellectual, developmental, physical, cognitive, or other documented impairments who may be in immediate danger. Law enforcement must determine that the person’s safety is at risk and have enough information, such as a photo, physical description, or vehicle details, for public broadcasting to help. Under Arkansas law, the advisory is not activated when law enforcement determines the missing adult is actively suicidal. Where used: Arkansas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/e48c129a-8ddc-4226-984d-8189c855711e/Missing+Endangered+Alert+North+Carolina.png Missing Persons Alert Types In North Carolina, the Missing Endangered Alert is a statewide system designed to quickly share information about vulnerable missing people who may need protection from abuse, physical harm, neglect, or exploitation. It applies to children and adults ages 0–64 with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or severe irreversible cognitive decline that affects their ability to care for themselves. The disappearance must be reported within 72 hours, and a parent, spouse, guardian, or legal custodian must submit the missing person report. North Carolina uses the traditional Silver Alert system for individuals age 65 and older with similar cognitive needs. Where used: North Carolina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/c4df59b9-4581-4406-a08f-d913b3b0d639/Missing+Endangered+Juvenile+Alert+Oklahoma.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Oklahoma, the Missing Endangered Juvenile Alert helps locate children age 17 or younger who are missing and believed to be endangered but do not meet the strict requirements for an AMBER Alert. It can protect vulnerable youth, including runaways, children with intellectual or physical disabilities, and juveniles involved in human trafficking situations. Law enforcement must determine that there is a credible threat to the child’s health or safety and that the case lacks the specific elements needed for an AMBER Alert. These alerts can be especially important when there is no confirmed physical abduction or actionable suspect vehicle information. Where used: Oklahoma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/b19f6973-5d44-45c4-ac96-16e8ebe747de/Missing+Endangered+Person+Advisory+Montana.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Montana, the Missing and Endangered Person Advisory (MEPA) is a statewide alert program for missing people who do not meet AMBER Alert criteria but are believed to be endangered. It applies to people of all ages, including vulnerable adults, seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s, children, runaways, and individuals involved in custody-related cases. MEPA can be used when a disappearance is unexplained, involuntary, or suspicious and the person may be in danger because of their age, health, disability, weather, or another perilous circumstance. The program was created to bridge a gap in public alerting for endangered missing adults and other cases that did not qualify for an AMBER Alert. Where used: Montana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/718ed059-69d1-45ab-bdf7-3a61d7f2f4cf/Missing+Endangered+Person+Advisory+Pennsylvania.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Pennsylvania, the Missing Endangered Person Advisory (MEPA) is a statewide alert system that quickly shares information about missing individuals who face a special risk of injury or death but do not qualify for another specific alert. It can protect seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, people with cognitive or developmental disabilities, and vulnerable children who may be in immediate danger. The disappearance must be unexplained, suspicious, or involuntary, and there must be enough descriptive information for the public to help with a safe recovery. Pennsylvania also provides civil immunity to Good Samaritans who act in good faith to help recover someone under a MEPA advisory. Where used: Pennsylvania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/e445ecae-d6fc-4fd3-b5bb-b362900fb697/Missing+Endangered+Person+Advisory+Wisconsin.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Wisconsin, the Missing Endangered Person Advisory is a public notification system for at-risk missing individuals who do not qualify for other specialized alerts and may face imminent danger of injury or death. It can help locate people with medical conditions, vulnerable juveniles, or adults whose disappearance is unusual or suspicious and may involve foul play, suicide risk, or severe environmental danger. Unlike Wisconsin’s centralized alerts, this advisory can be issued directly by local law enforcement. There must be enough descriptive information for the public to actively assist in locating the missing person. Where used: Wisconsin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/0dc8cc9e-5257-49b5-9387-cbb3ff6896ff/Missing+Endangered+Person+Alert+North+Dakota.png Missing Persons Alert Types In North Dakota, the Missing Endangered Person (MEP) Alert is an urgent public bulletin used to help locate an adult who has been abducted or is believed to face imminent danger of serious injury or death. It applies to adults age 18 and older, helping cover those who do not fall under child-focused AMBER Alerts or senior-focused Silver Alerts. Law enforcement must have sufficient descriptive information about the adult, abductor, or suspect vehicle for an immediate public broadcast to help locate the person or apprehend a suspect. Public alerts automatically expire after 48 hours if the individual has not been located, while the underlying investigation remains active. Where used: North Dakota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/701368e7-e709-468c-9347-92f5732f23ac/Missing+Indigenous+Person+Alert+Colorado.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Colorado, the Missing Indigenous Person Alert (MIPA) is a statewide system designed to quickly share information when an Indigenous person goes missing under circumstances that threaten their safety. It applies to Indigenous adults and children, including members of federally recognized tribes and individuals recognized by their communities as Indigenous. The disappearance must occur in Colorado, be entered into the CCIC or NCIC, and present a clear and credible threat to the person’s health and safety. MIPA was launched in 2022 to address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR). Where used: Colorado. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/7d2208ab-275f-4746-a8e4-c956c0602941/Missing+Indigenous+Person+Alert+Washington.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Washington, the Missing Indigenous Person Alert (MIPA) is an emergency notification system for missing Indigenous people of any age or gender. It is used when a person disappears under unexplained, involuntary, or suspicious circumstances or faces danger because of age, health, extreme weather, or an inability to safely return without assistance. Law enforcement must have enough descriptive information to help the public identify the person and must be actively investigating the disappearance. Washington launched MIPA in 2022 as the first statewide alert system in the nation specifically dedicated to missing Indigenous people. Where used: Washington. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/3b7401ea-a9c2-4365-ba8f-6aa987ef72c0/Missing+Person+Alert+Minnesota.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Minnesota, the Missing Person Alert helps law enforcement share information about missing people who are not believed to be endangered. It can assist with cases involving children, vulnerable or impaired adults, and seniors with conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Minnesota has a “No Refusal” rule, meaning law enforcement cannot refuse to accept a missing person report, and there is no mandatory waiting period to file one. If evidence shows the person faces a risk of physical injury or death, the case can be elevated to an Endangered Missing Person Alert. Where used: Minnesota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/1d1fdad4-f96a-490a-be9f-4c30caabc0bb/Missing+Person+with+Autism+Alert+Virginia.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Virginia, the Missing Person with Autism Alert is a statewide program for individuals with a confirmed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder whose disappearance creates an immediate threat to their health and safety. It applies to people of any age when their whereabouts are unknown and law enforcement has verified the disappearance. Activation requires an investigation, sufficient information to help the public locate the person, and entry into Virginia’s VCIN and the National Crime Information Center missing person files. The alert is used sparingly—Virginia State Police reported issuing only three specific Autism Alerts statewide. Where used: Virginia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/a63e4eb4-902e-41b9-b200-4fb97203cb58/Missing+Senior+Citizen+Alert+Colorado.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Colorado, the Missing Senior Citizen Alert helps quickly locate people age 60 and older who go missing and are believed to be in danger. It is designed for seniors with impaired mental conditions, such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or another cognitive disorder, whose disappearance creates a clear and credible threat to their immediate health and safety. The alert can be broadcast through media outlets and highway signs by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. The program was created in 2006 and accounts for roughly one-third to one-half of the CBI’s public emergency alerts each year. Where used: Colorado. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/32cbbb25-6d0d-44aa-99e4-6c79cbc2313c/Missing+Vulnerable+Adult+Alert+New+Hampshire.png Missing Persons Alert Types In New Hampshire, the Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert helps locate adults with cognitive, developmental, physical, mental, or other vulnerabilities who go missing and are believed to be endangered. It can protect people with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, intellectual or developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and severe disabilities that may prevent them from safely surviving on their own. The person must be at least 18, missing from a location in New Hampshire, and facing an immediate threat to their health or safety. Although officially called the Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert, it is also commonly referred to as a Silver Alert in New Hampshire public safety notices. Where used: New Hampshire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/70952d07-3de0-4fc0-b855-a66dfdd1543f/Missing+Vulnerable+Adult+Alert+New+York.png Missing Persons Alert Types In New York, the Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert is a statewide notification system designed to help locate adults who cannot safely help themselves after going missing. It applies to adults age 18 and older with documented conditions such as dementia, autism spectrum disorders, traumatic brain injuries, Down syndrome, or certain severe mental illnesses. Law enforcement must verify the condition and determine that the disappearance creates a credible threat to the person’s health, safety, or life. Families do not have to wait 24 hours to report a vulnerable adult missing, and only law enforcement agencies can request activation of the alert. Where used: New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/f822d79c-c9d3-4373-a6ca-0110dffafe90/Missing+Vulnerable+Person+Alert+New+Jersey.png Missing Persons Alert Types In New Jersey, the Missing Vulnerable Person Alert helps quickly locate people of any age with mental, intellectual, or developmental disabilities who go missing under dangerous circumstances. It can protect children and adults with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, severe intellectual disabilities, or other cognitive defects. Law enforcement must confirm that the person is missing, faces a danger of serious bodily injury or death, and that activating the alert could realistically help locate them safely. There must also be enough information, such as a physical description, clothing, or vehicle details, to provide actionable information to the public. Where used: New Jersey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/a958954d-f8f9-475f-92c9-aa039479c6fc/Missing+Vulnerable+Person+Alert+Vermont.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Vermont, the Missing Vulnerable Person Alert helps locate individuals who cannot protect themselves from significant harm and may be in danger of death or serious bodily injury. It can apply to adults with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, intellectual or developmental disabilities, brain damage, severe psychiatric conditions, or profound physical limitations. To activate the alert, law enforcement must file a missing person report, enter the person into NCIC as “Missing Person – Endangered,” and determine that the person has been missing for 24 hours or less and is traveling on foot. The system was designed to close the gap between child-focused AMBER Alerts and senior-focused alert systems by protecting vulnerable adults regardless of age. Where used: Vermont. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/724ac2f7-d326-4a27-9166-9bce36a65c18/Missing+Weather+Alert+North+Carolina.png Missing Persons Alert Types In North Carolina, the Missing Weather Alert helps quickly locate missing people who may face serious danger from extreme weather or major weather events. It is designed for missing individuals or children who are on foot without vehicular shelter and may be exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, or disaster conditions. The alert requires the disappearance to be reported to local law enforcement within 72 hours. It can be activated when the heat index is at least 100°F, the actual temperature or wind chill is 32°F or lower, or the person goes missing immediately following a major weather catastrophe such as a hurricane. Where used: North Carolina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/2b69bfb9-3647-4ef5-b293-7975e3bea48e/Missing_Endangered+Child+Alert+Arkansas.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Arkansas, the Missing/Endangered Child Alert helps quickly spread information about children who are missing under high-risk circumstances but do not meet the strict criteria for an AMBER Alert. It can protect children with medical or cognitive needs, young children who wander away, and youth missing from residential or foster care settings. The alert may be used when a disappearance is unexplained, involuntary, or suspicious, including cases where an abduction is suspected but cannot yet be confirmed. Arkansas also became the first state to achieve statewide certification for its Child Abduction Response Teams in 2019, with more than 190 state and local agencies collaborating when an AMBER or Endangered Child Alert is triggered. Where used: Arkansas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/74ae59bf-4805-4650-8e98-0ea5b962fa6a/Mozelle+Senior+or+Vulnerable+Adult+Medical+Alert+Michigan.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Michigan, the Mozelle Senior or Vulnerable Adult Medical Alert is a statewide system designed to help locate missing seniors and vulnerable adults with severe cognitive or physical impairments. It can protect people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, disoriented seniors, and dependent adults with physical or developmental disabilities who need supervision. The system covers Michigan residents age 60 or older who cannot safely return home without assistance, as well as vulnerable adults age 18 or older who cannot protect themselves from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The alert was named after Mozelle Senior, a 70-year-old Detroit woman with dementia whose tragic disappearance helped inspire better emergency tracking systems. Where used: Michigan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/924cc4ec-4667-4aa1-ac45-d899b0ca44a4/Purple+Alert+Connecticut.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Connecticut, the Purple Alert helps quickly locate missing adults with serious intellectual, developmental, cognitive, physical, or behavioral health conditions who face immediate danger. It generally protects adults ages 18 to 65 with conditions such as Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, brain injuries, or early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Law enforcement must verify the disability, determine that the person faces a credible threat of immediate danger or serious bodily harm, and determine that active intervention is needed to safely return them. The Purple Alert was championed after a 19-year-old woman with an intellectual disability went missing after being targeted and lured online. Where used: Connecticut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/655e6858-1b2f-4779-b88b-4fb5469e15f5/Purple+Alert+Florida.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Florida, the Purple Alert helps locate missing adults age 18 or older with intellectual, developmental, brain, physical, mental, or emotional disabilities who face immediate danger. It is designed for vulnerable adults who do not qualify for a Silver Alert, including people with disabilities unrelated to substance abuse. Law enforcement must determine that the disappearance creates a credible threat of immediate danger or serious bodily harm and that the person cannot be safely returned without law enforcement intervention. The system was inspired by Joshua Marshall, a 26-year-old man with autism whose disappearance highlighted a gap in Florida’s existing alert systems. Where used: Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/161bf6bc-dbb8-4a26-8267-a1d0fbcde2a4/Purple+Alert+Kansas.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Kansas, the Purple Alert helps locate missing adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who may be in serious danger. It can protect people with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, and other mental or cognitive impairments that affect navigation, communication, or survival skills. To activate the alert, the person must be at least 18, have a documented qualifying disability, have an unknown whereabouts, and be believed unable to return to safety without assistance. The system was created to close a gap for vulnerable adults who did not qualify for other alert systems. Where used: Kansas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/d30225c8-0031-470f-8c24-7fa8086dd3c1/Purple+Alert+Maryland.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Maryland, the Purple Alert helps locate endangered missing adults ages 18 to 60 with specific cognitive, developmental, physical, or hearing disabilities. It can protect people with conditions such as Down syndrome, autism, brain injuries, cognitive impairments, and hearing impairments who do not qualify for other alert systems. Law enforcement must verify that the person’s whereabouts are unknown, the condition qualifies, and the disappearance creates an immediate threat to their health and safety. The system was heavily championed after Rashawn Williams, a 31-year-old nonverbal man with severe Down syndrome, went missing for six days before being found in a Metro station. Where used: Maryland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/802028d1-773d-4186-a195-616629ea8464/Purple+Alert+Mississippi.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Mississippi, the Purple Alert helps rapidly locate missing children or adults with mental, cognitive, intellectual, developmental, or certain physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. It is designed for individuals whose disabilities are not related to age-related dementia or substance abuse and who face a credible threat of immediate danger or serious bodily harm. The alert can even be issued alongside an active AMBER or Silver Alert when appropriate, creating an “Amber-Purple” or similar combined alert. Broadcasts are limited to areas where the person could realistically travel or be located and must protect the individual’s privacy by excluding sensitive diagnostic information. Where used: Mississippi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/8ea19a43-56dd-4341-964b-1ccdbe0aee0d/Purple+Alert+Missouri.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Missouri, the Purple Alert is a new statewide emergency notification system for people of any age with developmental, intellectual, cognitive, or mental disabilities, or brain injuries, who are in immediate danger. It is designed to help people who fall outside the criteria of other missing-person alert systems, while excluding people over 60 whose primary diagnosis is Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and people with substance abuse-related disabilities. Law enforcement must verify the disability, determine that the disappearance creates a credible threat of immediate danger or serious bodily harm, and have enough descriptive information for a public alert to assist with the rescue. The system was named in honor of RJ, a 4-year-old autistic boy whose 2025 disappearance and tragic drowning helped inspire “RJ’s Law.” Where used: Missouri. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/fa532ef9-8eae-41c9-abc3-95adee64b581/Purple+Alert+Rhode+Island.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Rhode Island, the PURPLE Alert is a statewide emergency notification system for vulnerable adults with serious physical, behavioral health, developmental, or neurological disabilities who go missing. It applies to Rhode Island residents age 18 or older whose conditions place them at immediate risk but who do not qualify for other alert systems. Law enforcement must verify that the person’s whereabouts are unknown, their disability is formally documented, and their disappearance creates an objective, immediate threat to their health and safety. The system was inspired by the 2025 disappearance of Linda DaLomba, a 45-year-old nonverbal autistic woman who was found alive inside a parked car. Where used: Rhode Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/e620b982-9d41-47f4-ab98-5be474c360df/Purple+Alert+West+Virginia.png Missing Persons Alert Types In West Virginia, the Purple Alert helps rapidly locate missing individuals with cognitive impairments who are believed to be in imminent danger. It can apply to people of any age with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, intellectual or developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or other qualifying mental or physical disabilities. Law enforcement must verify the missing person faces a risk of death or serious bodily injury, cannot safely return home without assistance, and is believed to be in West Virginia. The program officially launched on July 1, 2025, to help bridge a gap in the state’s existing public safety alert systems. Where used: West Virginia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/aa74ca43-34f7-46c0-bd78-227fdd3f578a/Safe+Alert+Arizona.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Arizona, the SAFE (Seek And Find Emergency) Alert helps locate highly vulnerable missing people, including adults age 65 and older and individuals of any age with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or qualifying developmental or cognitive disabilities. The system replaced Arizona’s Silver Alert in September 2025. Before requesting a SAFE Alert, law enforcement must use available local resources, confirm suspicious circumstances and immediate danger, and have actionable information that could help the public locate the person. The alert is designed to protect people who may be especially vulnerable when separated from caregivers or familiar surroundings. Where used: Arizona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/67900e45-69cf-4b7f-9492-6dcb38e43f5c/Senior+Alert+Virginia.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Virginia, the Senior Alert helps locate missing adults over age 60 with documented cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia who may be unable to care for themselves safely. The program has a strict “No Waiting” policy, requiring authorities to begin processing a missing senior report and enter it into the state database within two hours. To activate the alert, law enforcement must confirm an imminent safety threat, investigate the disappearance, and have enough descriptive information to help the public locate the person or their vehicle. The individual must also be entered into Virginia’s VCIN and the National Crime Information Center missing person files. Where used: Virginia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/3b7b3702-0fe6-427f-8d3c-7bba22505021/Silver+Alert+Alaska.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Alaska, the Silver Alert helps locate missing vulnerable adults age 18 and older who are believed to be in serious danger because of a physical or mental impairment or medical condition. It can protect people with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, developmental or intellectual disabilities, mental illness, brain injuries, physical illnesses, or conditions related to advanced age. Law enforcement must verify the missing person report, have a credible reason to believe the person is in serious or imminent danger, and know whether they are traveling on foot or by a specific mode of transportation. There must also be enough information, such as a recent photo, clothing description, last known location, or vehicle details, for a public alert to be effective. Where used: Alaska. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/cbbb1d96-9756-449c-aaf0-ac6a2cdd9f69/Silver+Alert+Arkansas.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Arkansas, the Silver Alert helps locate missing adults with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other severe cognitive conditions that may prevent them from safely managing their own affairs. The program focuses on cognitive vulnerability rather than a strict age requirement and can also include adults with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses that affect personal care decisions. Law enforcement may request an alert when the person has a qualifying legal guardianship, documented medical condition, or strong suspicion of dementia from a caregiver or family member. Arkansas formally codified the Silver Alert system into state law under Act 951 of 2025. Where used: Arkansas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/e0de62b5-5d27-49c1-aeb2-529d1f2d74ea/Silver+Alert+California.png Missing Persons Alert Types In California, the Silver Alert helps locate missing people who are age 65 or older, developmentally disabled, or cognitively impaired. Unlike many Silver Alert systems, California’s program can also apply to younger adults or minors with qualifying developmental or cognitive impairments. Law enforcement must use available local search resources, confirm suspicious or unexplained circumstances and a high level of danger, and have actionable information that could help the public. A recent photo, physical description, medical details, or vehicle information may be used to assist with a safe recovery. Where used: California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/b064712f-ce8a-4e4a-a87d-a6c21684f1ac/Silver+Alert+Connecticut.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Connecticut, the Silver Alert helps locate missing seniors, vulnerable adults, and certain missing children who may be endangered because of age, mental impairment, or medical conditions. It covers adults 65 and older, adults ages 18–65 with qualifying impairments or medical needs, and children who do not meet the strict criteria for an AMBER Alert. Law enforcement must file an official missing person report, confirm a credible threat to the individual’s health or safety, and have enough information for the public to assist. One unique feature is that alerts are also sent to about 2,800 Connecticut Lottery retailers, where the messages are publicly displayed. Where used: Connecticut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/467d7008-b1ba-40fb-87ed-2bebab675af8/Silver+Alert+Florida.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Florida, the Silver Alert helps locate missing adults with irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties, most commonly Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. It primarily protects adults age 60 and older, but can also apply to adults ages 18–59 when law enforcement determines they lack the mental capacity to consent and have similar irreversible cognitive decline. Florida uses two levels: a Local Silver Alert for people traveling on foot and a State Silver Alert for those traveling in a motor vehicle with enough vehicle information to assist the public. Law enforcement must verify the cognitive impairment and determine that the disappearance poses a direct threat to the person’s health, safety, and welfare. Where used: Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/52285fb1-dac0-419c-83ff-f3731bc9237f/Silver+Alert+Hawaii.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Hawaii, the Silver Alert is a statewide system designed to help locate missing vulnerable individuals, including adults age 65 and older, people with severe cognitive impairments, and developmentally disabled adults. The alert can protect people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other serious cognitive decline, as well as individuals with chronic impairments that limit independent living. Before activation, local police must exhaust immediately available resources, confirm a credible threat to the person’s health and safety, and have enough descriptive information for the public to help. The system also requires privacy protections so sensitive diagnostic health information is not unnecessarily disclosed. Where used: Hawaii. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/e2bbe5b0-c607-4294-ba77-480b43e50ded/Silver+Alert+Indiana.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Indiana, the Silver Alert helps locate missing endangered people who cannot safely return home on their own and is not limited to senior citizens. It can apply to endangered adults, children with special needs, and other high-risk missing people, including individuals with medically verified mental impairments or those who need life-saving medication. Law enforcement must determine that the person meets the state’s vulnerability requirements and have enough information to reasonably believe a public alert could help locate them. The alert must be requested by the appropriate law enforcement agency, with the missing person and applicable vehicle information entered into IDACS and NCIC. Where used: Indiana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/4ed24b01-66eb-4f0f-b242-33536cb322e6/Silver+Alert+Kansas.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Kansas, the Silver Alert is a statewide system that quickly shares public notices when a vulnerable adult goes missing and may be unable to return to safety because of age or health conditions. It primarily protects adults age 65 and older and adults age 18 or older with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or permanent cognitive or developmental disabilities that affect their judgment. Law enforcement must confirm that the person is missing under circumstances indicating a danger of serious bodily harm or death. There must also be enough information, such as a photo, physical description, clothing, or vehicle details, for the public to help locate them. Where used: Kansas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/da5369a2-b1a2-4994-bea0-9699d708120c/Silver+Alert+Louisiana.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Louisiana, the Silver Alert helps locate missing adults who are seniors or have cognitive or developmental disabilities and may face an immediate safety risk. It covers adults age 60 and older, as well as adults age 18 or older with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, developmental disabilities, or intellectual impairments. The person must be a Louisiana resident or domiciled in the state, have an unknown whereabouts, and face a credible threat to their health and safety. Louisiana also has a special “Bryan’s Call” designation that can allow a qualifying Silver Alert to trigger a local Wireless Emergency Alert directly to nearby mobile phones. Where used: Louisiana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/0da0bf0f-72b6-4a2a-8bdf-99d98126dd7c/Silver+Alert+Maine.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Maine, the Silver Alert helps locate missing endangered people, including adults age 60 and older and individuals with qualifying cognitive, developmental, intellectual, physical, or mental health conditions. Unlike systems limited to seniors, Maine’s program can also protect vulnerable adults ages 18–59 when their conditions place them in immediate danger. Law enforcement must investigate the disappearance, conduct an intensive local search, determine there is a credible threat, and typically request the alert within 24 hours. There must also be enough information, such as a recent photograph, physical description, or vehicle details, for the public to realistically assist in the search. Where used: Maine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/d204a352-6b8c-4d08-912f-d639333c31f6/Silver+Alert+Maryland.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Maryland, the Silver Alert helps locate missing adults age 60 and older with documented cognitive impairments, such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, who may be in immediate danger. The program uses a two-tier system based on whether the person is likely traveling in a vehicle or on foot. Law enforcement must confirm the person’s age and cognitive condition, determine there is a credible threat to their health and safety, and initiate a local or regional media notification. The missing person’s information must also be entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Where used: Maryland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/528fa604-a278-4a26-91b8-73cdfaed9433/Silver+Alert+Massachusetts.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Massachusetts, the Silver Alert helps locate missing adults with serious memory impairments, dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease who may be at risk of wandering or becoming lost. The program focuses on cognitive impairment rather than relying strictly on age, although it primarily protects older adults. Before activation, law enforcement must confirm a missing person report, verify the cognitive impairment, determine there is a credible threat to the person’s safety, and have enough identifying information to make a public alert useful. Massachusetts communities also emphasize prevention through free “Wandering Worksheets” and pre-registration programs that can provide current photos and other helpful information before someone goes missing. Where used: Massachusetts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/e45232f3-e239-41f8-aff7-7c5b20b5823d/Silver+Alert+Mississippi.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Mississippi, the Silver Alert is a statewide rapid-response system designed to help locate vulnerable adults with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or severe brain trauma. Unlike the common assumption that Silver Alerts are only for seniors, Mississippi’s system covers adults age 18 and older who have conditions affecting memory, decision-making, or judgment. A family member, legal caregiver, or custodian must file a missing person report, and there must be credible evidence that the individual faces imminent danger of serious injury or death. Mississippi also waives the typical waiting period so a qualifying alert can be broadcast immediately. Where used: Mississippi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/5ecec453-0562-4db9-8ae4-5adbaa6753d3/Silver+Alert+Nevada.png Missing Persons Alert Types Nevada’s Silver Alert is a rapid-response public notification system designed to help law enforcement locate missing and endangered adults age 60 and older with severe cognitive or medical impairments, such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The system mobilizes public media, law enforcement, and roadside signage to support a quick and safe recovery. A notable change allows travelers and tourists to receive protection under the system, even if they are not Nevada residents. Where used: Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/497020de-972a-436c-aeed-d730931db5c8/Silver+Alert+New+Jersey.png Missing Persons Alert Types In New Jersey, the Silver Alert helps locate missing people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive impairments when their disappearance poses a credible threat to their health or safety. Unlike many Silver Alert programs, New Jersey’s system has no age limit and can protect adults or minors with qualifying cognitive conditions, including traumatic brain injuries. Law enforcement must confirm an official missing person report, credible danger of serious bodily injury or death, and enough information for a public alert to be useful. Actionable details such as photos, vehicle descriptions, or clothing information must also be available to help the public assist in the search. Where used: New Jersey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/79f06a5a-79ab-4d8b-b6c4-f0b7983793af/Silver+Alert+New+Mexico.png Missing Persons Alert Types New Mexico’s Silver Alert is a public advisory designed to help quickly and safely locate vulnerable missing individuals who may face an immediate threat to their health or safety. It historically focused on people age 50 and older, but can apply to individuals of any age showing signs or symptoms of cognitive decline or neurodegenerative disease. A notable feature is that a formal medical diagnosis is not required for law enforcement to act. Between 2022 and early 2025, nearly 95% of people with a Silver Alert issued were successfully located. Where used: New Mexico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/bb5df701-728a-4d3b-ac46-ac50c82fe154/Silver+Alert+North+Carolina.png Missing Persons Alert Types North Carolina’s Silver Alert is an emergency public notification system used to rapidly share information about missing, endangered adults with cognitive impairments. It primarily helps adults 65 and older with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia who may wander and be unable to safely find their way home or communicate their identity. State guidelines also protect the person’s privacy by keeping confidential health details out of public broadcasts. Used in North Carolina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/c2eef19f-bfa0-47d9-8631-97bceee433c6/Silver+Alert+North+Dakota.png Missing Persons Alert Types North Dakota’s Silver Alert is a specialized public notification system used to help locate missing vulnerable individuals with cognitive, physical, or developmental impairments. It can apply to disabled adults, vulnerable elderly adults, and minors with developmental disabilities—so it is not limited to seniors. A 2025 law change expanded eligibility after the disappearance of Lloyd Liken, allowing alerts without requiring a formal medical diagnosis. Used in North Dakota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/c6ed30ca-21be-47d3-a7d6-e6a01329e6cd/Silver+Alert+Oklahoma.png Missing Persons Alert Types Oklahoma’s Silver Alert is a specialized public notification system designed to help locate missing seniors age 60 and older with cognitive impairments, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It addresses “wandering,” when someone may lose track of time or location and become lost. Law enforcement uses highway signs, media outlets, and online platforms to spread information that can help bring the person home safely. Used in Oklahoma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/2823214d-a91b-42ac-9955-80e9c527c841/Silver+Alert+Oregon.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Oregon, the Silver Alert helps law enforcement locate missing older adults and people with cognitive, developmental, physical, or serious medical conditions who may be in immediate danger. It focuses on vulnerable individuals, including seniors, people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and adults who cannot safely remain on their own. Oregon relies heavily on local law enforcement and community-focused notifications, with local media and targeted social media often prioritized because many wandering individuals are found close to home. To issue an alert, law enforcement must verify the disappearance, determine there is a credible threat of injury or death, and have enough information for public notification to realistically help locate the person. Where used: Oregon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/7283a69e-f070-4a4a-954e-893e956da375/Silver+Alert+Rhode+Island.png Missing Persons Alert Types Rhode Island’s Silver Alert is an emergency public notification system designed to locate missing adults age 60 and older or individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease who face a credible threat to their safety. The system uses television, radio, and electronic highway signs to quickly spread information and engage the community. A Purple Alert was later created to address the gap for missing adults under 60 with severe physical, developmental, or behavioral disabilities. Used in Rhode Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/191f6058-deae-44ff-8a5b-fede4a631926/Silver+Alert+Tennessee.png Missing Persons Alert Types In Tennessee, the Silver Alert helps locate missing people who are endangered because of age, dementia, intellectual or developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or certain mental health conditions. It can protect adults age 60 and older, people of any age with a documented dementia diagnosis, and adults 18 or older with qualifying disabilities who cannot safely return home without assistance. Law enforcement must investigate and confirm that the person meets one of these categories and is believed to be in danger. Tennessee’s statewide program was officially expanded in 2021 after an earlier Silver Alert law could not be centrally funded. Where used: Tennessee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/3fe56790-2f59-41e6-8341-c3e167cfe2de/Silver+Alert+Texas.png Missing Persons Alert Types Texas’ Silver Alert is a statewide emergency broadcast system designed to help locate missing older adults with cognitive impairments and bring them home safely. It protects people 65 and older, as well as individuals with Alzheimer’s disease who meet the alert’s requirements. A study of Texas Silver Alerts found an unusual pattern: alerts occurred disproportionately on Wednesdays, holidays, and during nighttime hours. Used in Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/844e5e38-85c0-462d-a61d-775bdafaa949/Silver+Alert+Utah.png Missing Persons Alert Types Utah’s Silver Alert is a quick-response public notification system designed to help locate missing and endangered adults with conditions that may affect memory, awareness, or decision-making. It applies to adults 60 and older, as well as people of any age with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or autism who meet the specified conditions. The program was created after the tragic death of Utah senior Robert Malmberg, who wandered away before a localized alert system existed. Used in Utah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/7716d8b5-4c5c-4157-81ed-3f88b25aea43/Silver+Alert+Washington+DC.png Missing Persons Alert Types Washington, D.C.’s Silver Alert is a public safety broadcast system designed to quickly locate missing, vulnerable individuals at high risk of bodily harm or death. It protects seniors 65 and older with cognitive disorders, as well as adults 18 and older with intellectual or developmental disabilities who may be unable to safely find their way home. Launched in 2013, the program uses public media, road signs, and localized emergency alerts to help speed recovery. Used in Washington, D.C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/10736251-3a53-4b96-92bd-05bf5a424ac3/Silver+Alert+Washington.png Missing Persons Alert Types Washington’s Silver Alert is a designation within the Endangered Missing Person Advisory system used to help locate missing endangered people age 60 and older. It focuses on older adults who may be unable to return to safety on their own because of cognitive, physical, or developmental conditions. The first Washington Silver Alert was issued in September 2015 for a missing resident in Issaquah, who was safely located the next morning. Used in Washington. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/9b1908d5-fe7f-487b-90a4-c8044e574251/Silver+Alert+West+Virginia.png Missing Persons Alert Types West Virginia’s Silver Alert is a voluntary public notification system designed to help locate missing seniors age 65 and older who are at risk of serious harm. It uses radio, television, and roadside message signs to mobilize the public and assist in finding vulnerable adults who may be unable to safely return home. In 2017, the program expanded beyond medically documented cognitive impairment to include any senior over 65 who is in danger and unable to get home safely. Used in West Virginia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/de5d3eba-f60b-4b41-89f9-692144c15fb1/Silver+Alert+Wisconsin.png Missing Persons Alert Types Wisconsin’s Silver Alert is a statewide emergency notification system designed to quickly locate missing adults age 60 and older with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other permanent cognitive impairments. The program was inspired by Leo and Claire Baeb, an elderly Green Bay couple who became severely disoriented during a drive and traveled hundreds of miles before being found safe. Their family’s advocacy helped lead to the Wisconsin Silver Alert law in 2014. Used in Wisconsin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/c6aa9a83-1e6e-447d-8dd8-f606762708a5/Spectrum+Alert+Florida.png Missing Persons Alert Types Florida’s Spectrum Alert is a statewide emergency notification system designed to quickly locate and safely recover missing children under 18 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It addresses the serious safety risk of children wandering or “eloping” from safe environments. The alert recognizes the particular danger posed by Florida’s many lakes, ponds, and canals. Used in Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69bbfeecea8633658c24be5e/179dc92b-921b-4e58-8ad3-aa53e12b38c8/Turquoise+Alert+Arizona.png Missing Persons Alert Types Arizona’s Turquoise Alert is a quick-response notification system for missing endangered people under 65 who disappear under suspicious or unexplained circumstances and do not qualify for an AMBER Alert. 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