AMBER Alert in Action – AMBER Advocate

Triumph Amid Tragedy

Minnesota’s first Tribal AMBER Alert underscores the vital role law enforcement partnerships and the public play in helping recover missing children—in this case, a toddler who tragically lost his two brothers.

Take 5 With TBI’s AAC

Five years ago this spring we introduced you to Tennessee law enforcement veteran Shelly Smitherman. We’re checking back in to see how much has changed since then.

Eyes in the Sky

The dramatic rescue of a pajama-clad girl from the dark and dangerous piney woods of Louisiana shines a light on cutting-edge drone technology in the search for missing children.

Communication Central

North Carolina AMBER Alert Coordinator Morrissa Ahl-Moyer’s 911 telecommunicator work inspires her to help law enforcement work seamlessly and successfully when a child goes missing.

CART on Camera in Burlington County, New Jersey

Nearly 100 members of law enforcement joined in a large-scale CART training exercise “to enhance their knowledge of how to handle cases involving our most vulnerable populations,” said Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw.

Finding the Right Words

With every minute precious in the search for a missing child, a revolutionary new geolocator tool, what3words, is winning support from emergency responders. A North Texas case involving two lost teens reveals why.

Moving With a Purpose

Sheriff’s Deputy Wes Brough’s dramatic water rescue of a Florida boy with autism shows how a sense of urgency pays off in missing child cases.

Family Togetherness in D.C.

Parents and siblings of missing children reunite—and renew their commitment to advocacy—at this year’s National Missing Children’s Day in Washington, D.C.

Hawaii Three-O

In Hawaii, three successful recoveries of missing children are credited to MAILE AMBER Alerts—and underscore the need for education, training, and an engaged public.

Spotlight: Tokens of Excellence

California Highway Patrol AMBER Alert challenge coins honor officers, agencies, and others who go above and beyond in child abduction cases.