One of the most important challenges the police face today is finding missing children. What is the AMBER Alert program? What does it stand for? How did it get started and how does it work?

What will be an ideal response?


The answer should include the following points:


  • Amber Hagerman

  • America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response

  • How does Project AMBER work?

  • How effective has it been?

  • Now that all 50 states have AMBER Alert plans, how does this help children and families?

  • What are the criteria for issuing AMBER Alerts?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Radio-frequency identification tracking (RFID) devices are only worn by inmates, making prisons safer and requiring fewer correctional personnel for surveillance

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The elements of robbery are:

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following countries has enacted the most mandatory penalty laws?

a. Canada b. Australia c. England d. United States

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