The Wilton Villager recently ran this reminder about an upcoming AMBER Alert registration. The problem is, there is no requirement to register for an AMBER Alert should one be needed nor is there a nationwide AMBER Alert identification system in place. While a Child ID kit can be useful should your child go missing, it is not mandatory for an AMBER Alert to be activated.
There is no question every parent should keep updated descriptions and photo’s of their children to assist in the recovery effort, should they be needed. It is important to note it will not guarantee an Amber Alert will be issued.
Sunday, February 24 — Amber Alert Registration, from 1 to 4 p.m. The Wilton Rotary Club is offering a program coordinated with the nationwide Amber Alert identification system. Club members will take photos of children and produce identification cards that parents keep. Information is stored in the nationwide database. The first card is produced at no charge, subsequent cards to update photos and information are produced for a nominal fee, which goes to Rotary and then distributed philanthropically in the community and internationally. No charge and no registration. Sponsored by the Wilton Rotary Club and Wilton Library.
Should the information be stored in a central database? Not according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
No. Only parents/guardians should store these items and/or test results of their child(ren). NCMEC does not support storage of these items or test results for the purpose of providing child identification by law enforcement, government, schools, or any commercial company, either for profit or not-for-profit.
The Connecticut Department of Public Safety offers a free kit.
How a CT AMBER Alert Works
Once law enforcement responds to the scene and obtains a description of the child, abductor and vehicle, this information is immediately reported to the Connecticut State Police Message Center and recorded on an audio Alert Message.
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