(I was curious about CBI in above post, for reference
"NCIC Data Entry:
Immediately enter AMBER Alert data into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system. Text information describing the circumstances surrounding the abduction of the child should be entered, and the case flagged as a Child Abduction. Many plans do not mandate entry of the data into NCIC, but this omission undermines the entire mission of the AMBER Alert initiative. The notation on the entry should be sufficient to explain the circumstances of the disappearance of the child. Entry of the alert data into NCIC expands the search for an abducted child from the local, state, or regional level to the national. This is a critical element of any effective AMBER Alert plan."
AMBER Alert - Guidelines )
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"AMBER Alert Process
Once law enforcement has been notified about an abducted child, they must first determine if the case meets the AMBER Plan criteria:
The abducted child must be 17 years of age or younger;The abducted child must be in immediate danger of serious bodily harm or death;There must be enough descriptive information available to believe a broadcast will assist or aid in the recovery;The activation must be requested by a local law enforcement agency or AMBER Designee from another state.
If these criteria are met, they will notify the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. We will then obtain information about the abductor, the child, mode of transportation, direction of travel and abduction details. The AMBER Designee will utilize a computerized system to facilitate the activation process. Alert information is forwarded to the primary Emergency Alert System (EAS) station to be broadcast via the EAS to Colorado media outlets.
In addition to EAS notifications, the CBI utilizes the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system to send cell phone text messages during an activation of the AMBER Alert system. The Federal government oversees the WEA system. To learn more visit the United States Department of Homeland Securitywebsite.
This information is also emailed to the media outlets and partnering organizations. Radio and television broadcasts will be interrupted as will the operations of many of our partners. The Colorado Department of Transportation will utilize its Variable Message Signs (VMS) on Colorado highways to display pertinent information and direct you to tune to local media for additional information. The automation of the AMBER Alert process has allowed us to increase the timeliness as well as protect the integrity of the information.
National Coordination
If we have credible information an abducted child is in or traveling to our state we may activate an AMBER Alert for a requesting law enforcement agency or AMBER Alert Designee from another state. If we have credible information an abducted child from Colorado may be in or traveling to another state we may request an AMBER Alert through that state Designee.
Excessive or inconsistent use of the AMBER Alert Program diminishes the program integrity and effectiveness. The relationship among broadcasters and law enforcement is harmed and the public can become desensitized. To maintain program integrity, stringent activation criteria have been established and are strictly followed.
The AMBER Alert may be broadcast to the public as often as possible, however, it is recommended to rebroadcast at least every 15 minutes the first two hours, then at least every 30 minutes. The update of information is at the request of state or local law enforcement; this includes additional information, revisions, or investigative changes."
AMBER Alert | Colorado Bureau of Investigation
