A Child Is Calling For Help. Wireless AMBER Alerts Put Wireless Devices To Use
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A Child in Need: How Wireless AMBER Alerts Harness Technology
Summary:
The first three hours after a child's abduction are crucial for recovery. Wireless AMBER Alerts leverage mobile technology to assist in finding missing children.
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Time is of the essence when a child goes missing. Statistics reveal that the first three hours post-abduction are critical for recovery. The Wireless AMBER Alerts™ initiative capitalizes on this urgency by uniting the efforts of the wireless industry, the U.S. Department of Justice, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), and law enforcement agencies. With over 200 million wireless subscribers in the U.S., this initiative empowers a vast network to assist in locating abducted children.
The AMBER Alert System
Since its inception in 1997, the AMBER Alert program has facilitated the recovery of over 260 children. Originally launched as a local effort in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, it expanded nationally in 2003. Named after Amber Hagerman, a 9-year-old tragically abducted in Arlington, Texas, AMBER stands for "America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response."
With around 70 percent of Americans owning wireless phones, these devices form a powerful arm in the search for missing children. By subscribing to Wireless AMBER Alerts, individuals receive immediate notifications and updates about local alerts.
How to Opt In
Subscribers with text message-capable devices and participating wireless carriers can register to receive alerts at [www.wirelessamberalerts.org](http://www.wirelessamberalerts.org) or on their carrier’s website. Users can select up to five ZIP codes for which they'd like to receive alerts.
Raising Awareness
To boost awareness of Wireless AMBER Alerts, the Advertising Council, together with NCMEC, The Wireless Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Justice, launched a comprehensive public service advertising campaign. This initiative, the first to spotlight this technology, began on National Missing Children's Day (May 25th).
By signing up, wireless subscribers can play a crucial role in the safe recovery of abducted children, using their devices to stay informed and vigilant.
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