Hugh Emerson Munn, who passed away October 19, 2012, in Columbia, South Carolina, is remembered for his bridge-building efforts that improved the AMBER Alert Program.
Munn developed innovative ways to provide AMBER Alert training to thousands of broadcasters and law enforcement officers at the University of South Carolina School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
“A pioneer in bridging the gap between law enforcement and the media, Hugh understood the perspectives of both but insisted both must focus on children. Hugh made an incredible impact and left a lasting legacy for others to follow in his footsteps of protecting children,” said Phil Keith, AMBER Alert Training & Technical Assistance Program Director.
Munn was a longtime journalist when he became the first public information officer for the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division in 1979.
He served in that capacity for 26 years before going to the University of South Carolina. Munn was 70 years old and is survived by his wife and two daughters.