The Amber Hagerman Case: A Citizen's AlertHow a local tragedy sparked a nationwide lifesaver.

One person's simple question after a horrible tragedy led to a system that has saved hundreds of children's lives. In 1996, the abduction and murder of nine-year-old Amber Hagerman moved a citizen to ask why the media issued weather warnings but not alerts for missing kids. This idea spurred a partnership between local broadcasters and law enforcement, creating a rapid-response model that would be adopted across the nation.

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