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Different types of alerts and what they mean

  • Jan 12, 2023
  • Jan 12, 2023 Updated Jan 16, 2024

There are five main alerts that are used in law enforcement to help locate a missing person or let the public know about possible criminal activities in their area.  

What exactly is a Silver Alert?

What exactly is an AMBER Alert?

What exactly is a Blue Alert?

What exactly is an Ashanti Alert?

What exactly is a Green Alert?

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