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What is the acronym 'AMBER' short for?
What is the acronym 'AMBER' short for?
- Alerting Mothers and Bringing Education Responsibly
- Activating Media Broadcasts to Ensure Responsiveness
- America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response (correct)
- Assisting Minor's Being Endangered Responsibly
What is the primary objective of the AMBER Plan?
What is the primary objective of the AMBER Plan?
- To provide a rapid response to all child abduction cases
- To educate the public on the risks of child abduction
- To provide a slow response to every child abduction case
- To provide a rapid response to the most serious child abduction cases (correct)
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, what percentage of abducted children who were later found murdered were killed within the first three hours after being taken?
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, what percentage of abducted children who were later found murdered were killed within the first three hours after being taken?
- 60 percent
- 74 percent (correct)
- 90 percent
- 50 percent
What is the primary role of Nebraska broadcasters in the AMBER Plan?
What is the primary role of Nebraska broadcasters in the AMBER Plan?
What is the purpose of the strict criteria established by the AMBER Plan Committee?
What is the purpose of the strict criteria established by the AMBER Plan Committee?
Why is the AMBER Alert not activated for every child abduction incident?
Why is the AMBER Alert not activated for every child abduction incident?
What is the procedure if a parent or legal custodian is not available to sign the AMBER Alert forms?
What is the procedure if a parent or legal custodian is not available to sign the AMBER Alert forms?
What is the purpose of the Missing Person Report (OPD Form 205)?
What is the purpose of the Missing Person Report (OPD Form 205)?
Who certifies the information received and confirms that the AMBER Alert Request meets the AMBER Plan criteria?
Who certifies the information received and confirms that the AMBER Alert Request meets the AMBER Plan criteria?
What is the minimum frequency of announcing the AMBER Alert information over the Emergency Alert System (EAS) for the first two hours?
What is the minimum frequency of announcing the AMBER Alert information over the Emergency Alert System (EAS) for the first two hours?
What is the responsibility of the employees assigned to the CSVU when an AMBER Alert is activated?
What is the responsibility of the employees assigned to the CSVU when an AMBER Alert is activated?
What is the procedure to cancel an AMBER Alert if the child is recovered during the activation period?
What is the procedure to cancel an AMBER Alert if the child is recovered during the activation period?
Who is responsible for completing an after-action report after an AMBER Alert activation?
Who is responsible for completing an after-action report after an AMBER Alert activation?
What is the deadline for submitting the after-action report to the Nebraska AMBER Plan Committee?
What is the deadline for submitting the after-action report to the Nebraska AMBER Plan Committee?
What is the primary purpose of the AMBER Alert system?
What is the primary purpose of the AMBER Alert system?
What is the hotline number for citizens to call with information regarding the abduction?
What is the hotline number for citizens to call with information regarding the abduction?
What is the primary purpose of the Nebraska AMBER Alert Statewide Plan?
What is the primary purpose of the Nebraska AMBER Alert Statewide Plan?
What is the age limit for a child to be eligible for an AMBER Alert?
What is the age limit for a child to be eligible for an AMBER Alert?
What is the primary responsibility of the lieutenant in charge of the Child Special Victims Unit?
What is the primary responsibility of the lieutenant in charge of the Child Special Victims Unit?
Who is authorized to issue an AMBER Alert?
Who is authorized to issue an AMBER Alert?
What is the purpose of the AMBER Alert Request Form (OPD Form 205A)?
What is the purpose of the AMBER Alert Request Form (OPD Form 205A)?
What is the deadline for issuing an AMBER Alert?
What is the deadline for issuing an AMBER Alert?
What is the purpose of the Authorization for Release of Juvenile Information (OPD Form 205B)?
What is the purpose of the Authorization for Release of Juvenile Information (OPD Form 205B)?
Who is responsible for verifying the information received and authorizing the AMBER Alert?
Who is responsible for verifying the information received and authorizing the AMBER Alert?
What is the purpose of the Nebraska AMBER Plan Committee?
What is the purpose of the Nebraska AMBER Plan Committee?
What happens if the AMBER Alert criteria are not met?
What happens if the AMBER Alert criteria are not met?
