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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/29/2009 01:03 PM Updated by: thepinetree on 07/29/2009 08:18 PM
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California's Amber Alert Celebrates Seven Years of Saving Lives~by Jana Saastad

SACRAMENTO – Sen. George Runner (R-Antelope Valley) today announced that July 30 is the seventh anniversary of California’s Amber Alert, which resulted from legislation authored by the state senator in 2002 – and since that time has recovered 179 abducted children. “Amber Alert saves lives,” Runner said. “When activated, the system puts the entire state on alert and places the kidnapper and getaway car under the spotlight – which has caused many abductors to return the kids when they realized they weren’t going to get away with their crime.”...

California’s Amber Alert Program, named after 9-year Amber Hagerman, who was abducted and murdered in Texas a decade ago, gives the California Highway Patrol the authority and responsibility to coordinate the Amber Alert system with Caltrans and TV and radio broadcasters.

Here’s how Amber Alert works: Local law enforcement agencies contact the CHP, which decides if the call meets the criteria for issuing an alert. If so, the CHP contacts the National Weather Service, which then broadcasts the message on all radio and television stations that have agreed to interrupt their regular programs. Furthermore, Caltrans activates its Changeable Message Signs. The alert asks the public to keep an eye out for the suspect, vehicle or victim.

“I applaud the coordinated efforts of the different agencies and the public who have made the program a success,” Runner said. “Amber Alert is something that should make all Californians proud.”

All 50 states have an Amber Alert system in place.




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