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What is the purpose of the AMBER Alert program?
Which entity is responsible for activating a Silver Alert?
Which alert system is designed for issues concerning violent offenders?
What does the Silver Alert primarily focus on?
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How is the AMBER Alert program designed to operate?
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When was the procedural instruction for Alert Notifications Systems issued?
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What type of alert is designed for locating abducted children specifically in Kansas City?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the alert notification systems mentioned?
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What is one requirement for activating a Blue Alert?
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Which of the following is NOT a condition for issuing a Blue Alert?
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What is the first step a field supervisor must take after receiving approval to initiate an AMBER Alert?
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Which system is NOT mentioned for entering critical data elements related to child abduction?
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What is the purpose of the AMBER Alert Child Abduction Notification Sheet?
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What must be notified after the Blue Alert is activated, according to the protocol?
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What should an officer do if they have actionable information about a suspect in a Blue Alert situation?
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Which detail is NOT included in the AMBER Alert Child Abduction Notification Sheet?
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What is the age limit for a child to be considered in an AMBER Alert?
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Which of the following is NOT a criterion for initiating an AMBER Alert?
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What type of information about the victim should be released in an AMBER Alert?
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What is the role of the field supervisor during an AMBER Alert activation?
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Which unit does the field supervisor notify following an AMBER Alert activation?
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What is included in the information released about the suspect if known?
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When is information about the abduction disseminated to the public?
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According to the policy, what should happen if there's sufficient evidence indicating potential harm to the child?
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What is required for a Silver Alert to be authorized?
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Which of the following is NOT a notification channel for a Blue Alert?
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What does the Missing Persons Cold Case Section create to assist in locating a missing adult?
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What information is necessary for screening under the Silver Alert criteria?
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What must a member do to cancel a Blue Alert?
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In the context of a Silver Alert, which step is NOT part of the Department members' protocol?
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What is a requirement for a person to be included in a Silver Alert?
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Which of these entities does NOT have a role in activating message signs for alerts?
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Study Notes
Alert Notification Systems Overview
- Procedures established for activating AMBER Alert, Blue Alert, and Silver Alert in Kansas City.
- AMBER Alert focuses on locating abducted children through cooperation between law enforcement and media.
- Blue Alert aids in quickly disseminating information regarding threats to law enforcement officers.
- Silver Alert designed to broadcast information about missing endangered adults.
AMBER Alert Details
- Activation requires reasonable belief of abduction involving children aged 17 or younger.
- Criteria for activation: child in danger of death or serious injury, and sufficient descriptive information must be available.
- Critical information to be provided includes the child’s name and suspect details, released per specific media guidelines.
- The Media Unit and on-call personnel must be notified to initiate an alert.
- Information entered into NCIC and MULES systems is mandatory for tracking.
Blue Alert Guidelines
- Authorized when a law enforcement officer is killed, seriously injured, or missing due to official duties.
- Criteria include a credible threat to officer safety and actionable information about a suspect.
- The Homicide Unit Commander is responsible for activating the Blue Alert through MSHP’s website.
- Notifications made to law enforcement agencies, media, and the public via Wireless Emergency Alerts.
Silver Alert Protocol
- Activated when an individual aged 60 or older is missing and believed to have cognitive impairment.
- Requires a missing person's report filed by a legal custodian to initiate the alert.
- Department members must document the case in the Automated Reporting System (ARS) under "Missing Person."
- Missing Persons Cold Case Section is tasked with creating NCIC messages and completing the Silver Advisory form.
- Media Unit plays a key role in disseminating information to the public.
Important Contacts
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
- Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F: 573-751-1000
Distribution of Information
- Alerts intended for all department personnel, public access via the internet, and internal intranet resources.
- Documentation includes policy acknowledgments via the Policy Acknowledgement System (PASS).
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Description
This quiz covers the procedures for activating AMBER, Blue, and Silver Alerts in Kansas City. It discusses the criteria required for each alert, including the necessary information and procedures for notifying law enforcement and the media. Test your knowledge on these critical alert systems designed to protect children and endangered adults.
