Post by Okwes on Jul 21, 2006 11:10:19 GMT -5
Feds initiate talks to bring Amber Alert to Indian Country
By The Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- The Justice Department says it is talking with tribal leaders about bringing the Amber Alert system to reservations across the country.
"Tribes can play an important part in strengthening our Amber Alert network," said Regina Schofield, an assistant attorney general. "Amber Alert has shown itself to be a strong criminal deterrent, and any time crime is deterred, the quality of life goes up."
Schofield said she's confident it would have the same effect in Indian Country.
Amber Alerts are issued by law enforcement to the media when authorities suspect a child has been abducted and is considered to be in danger.
As of last year, all 50 states had statewide Amber Alert plans in place so that all levels of state law enforcement know when a child is abducted.
To create a seamless network across the country, Schofield said she's encouraging tribes to develop their own plans that are tailored to their specific needs.
Schofield has met with tribal leaders while in New Mexico and spoke with state Amber Alert coordinators to encourage them to work with tribes.
On the Net:
Amber Alert: www.amberalert.org
By The Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- The Justice Department says it is talking with tribal leaders about bringing the Amber Alert system to reservations across the country.
"Tribes can play an important part in strengthening our Amber Alert network," said Regina Schofield, an assistant attorney general. "Amber Alert has shown itself to be a strong criminal deterrent, and any time crime is deterred, the quality of life goes up."
Schofield said she's confident it would have the same effect in Indian Country.
Amber Alerts are issued by law enforcement to the media when authorities suspect a child has been abducted and is considered to be in danger.
As of last year, all 50 states had statewide Amber Alert plans in place so that all levels of state law enforcement know when a child is abducted.
To create a seamless network across the country, Schofield said she's encouraging tribes to develop their own plans that are tailored to their specific needs.
Schofield has met with tribal leaders while in New Mexico and spoke with state Amber Alert coordinators to encourage them to work with tribes.
On the Net:
Amber Alert: www.amberalert.org