A 12-year-old boy is reported missing to police by his mother and father. He was playing outside in the yard all afternoon and when it was time to come in for dinner, he was nowhere to be found. He has been missing for about an hour
Police respond immediately to the home and investigate. No one has seen nor heard from him. No evidence suggests that he has been abducted.
Based on the guidelines identified by The U.S. Department of Justice regarding Amber Alerts, what actions will the police take in this situation?
A) The police will issue an Amber Alert.
B) The police will NOT issue an Amber Alert.
C) The police will wait 24 hours, then issue an Amber Alert.
D) The police will continue to investigate the missing boy but only the parents may request that an Amber Alert be broadcast.
Answer: B
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