A founder of the AMBER Alert system is calling for changes to the program, citing concerns about its effectiveness and potential misuse nearly three decades after its creation. The system was designed to help locate abducted children through widespread public notification.
The emergency alert system has been credited with helping to find hundreds of children since its inception.
However, the founder suggests that changes are needed to ensure the system remains effective in its primary mission.
Concerns raised include instances where the system may have been used in situations that do not meet the original criteria for an AMBER Alert.
This perceived misuse could potentially dilute the public's response when a true child abduction emergency occurs.
Discussions around the system's operation highlight the balance between broad public awareness and ensuring alerts are reserved for the most urgent cases.
Reviewing the criteria and implementation protocols is seen by some as necessary steps.
The goal is to maintain the system's value as a tool for law enforcement and the public in recovering abducted children.
A founder's perspective on the system's evolution was detailed in recent reports, raising concern over effectiveness of AMBER Alerts and suggesting the Amber Alert founder says system is being misused.
Evaluating the system's performance after nearly 30 years allows for potential improvements.
