• AMBER ALERT SYSTEM 4.17
    4.17.1 PURPOSE

    A. The purpose of this directive is to provide guidelines for when a child is abducted and the subsequent activation of the Amber Alert System.

    4.17.2 Definition

    A. Amber Alert is a cooperative program between law-enforcement agencies and local area radio, television stations and the Oregon Department of Transportation to broadcast and disseminate information about a missing endangered child using the Emergency Broadcast System.

    4.17.3 PROCEDURE

    A. Responding Officer: When dispatched on a child abduction call, the officer will:



        a. The officer must complete the Amber Alert checklist (Appendix 4.17A).

        b. The officer will contact the on-duty supervisor for Amber Alert activation.

        B. Responding Supervisor: Once contacted by the on-scene officer, the responding supervisor will:




              C. Department (Incident Commander) Response





                    D. BOEC Responsibilities









                        Carla C. Piluso
                        Chief of Police
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