Office down and Amber Alerts
May 6, 2008 by MCA
Law Enforcement often suggests Amber Alerts can desensitize the public when issued to frequently. At least it is one of the reasons cited when they are not issued. Florida, however, has initiated another use for them.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Governor Charlie Crist has signed an executive order that will use the existing Amber Alert technology to alert the public when a law enforcement officer is seriously wounded or killed in the line of duty.
Under the order, information will be broadcast immediately to the public and will appear on highway message signs when an officer is reported down.
