To activate an AMBER Alert, the following five (5) criteria must be met:

1. The child must be under the age of 18.
2. Law enforcement must have a well-founded belief, based on an active investigation, that a kidnapping has occurred.
3. Law enforcement must have a well-founded belief, based on an active investigation, that the child is in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury.
4. There must be a detailed description of the child and or the abductor/vehicle to broadcast the public.
5. The law enforcement agency of jurisdiction must recommend activation.

Activation Process

• The local law enforcement agency will call the FDLE Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse (MEPIC) at 1-888-356-4774.
• The FDLE will work in conjunction with the local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction to determine if information is to be broadcast on a regional or statewide basis.
• The FDLE, working in conjunction with the local law enforcement agency of jurisdiction, will prepare information for public distribution.
• The FDLE will ensure that the information is broadcast through the Emergency Alert System, dynamic highway message signs, lottery machines, text message, and email through online sign-up and other resources.

Note: Only law enforcement agencies can request activation of an AMBER Alert. If you would like to report a missing person, please contact your local police department or sheriff’s office first, then contact MEPIC at 1-888-FL MISSING (356-4774)