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: