AMBER Advocate Magazine

Issue 35

The issue highlights the Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2018, which enables tribes to access federal grants to build or integrate AMBER Alert systems following the tragic death of Ashlynne Mike. Jim Walters, who leads the AMBER Alert Training Program, testifies before Congress and oversees the law’s implementation, while the late Senator John McCain is honored for his support. A successful AMBER Alert in Colorado and Utah leads to the rescue of a 12-year-old boy, aided by a tip from campers. Michigan coordinators Sarah Krebs and Jolene Hardesty share updates on alert criteria and the role of social media in child recovery. Internationally, the Bahamas launches “Marco’s Alert,” Canada updates passport rules to protect children, and Europe forms a task force to find missing kids. The issue also raises privacy concerns over digital license plates and reports misuse of AMBER Alerts to locate stolen vehicles.

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