SHP-720 Form - MOAlerts

Follow this procedure to initiate a MISSOURI AMBER ALERT

Verify the criteria is met and complete the form.

Immediately call the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop F Headquarters in Jefferson City at 573-751-1000 to begin the AMBER Alert process.

1. NCIC ENTRY

Make an NCIC endangered missing person or involuntary missing person entry using the child abduction (CA) flag through the law enforcement computer system available in your area (MULES and REJIS).

2. AMBER ALERT CRITERIA

Verify that ALL the following MISSOURI AMBER ALERT abduction criteria have been met:

Check all that apply:

Law enforcement officials have reasonable belief that an abduction has occurred, which meets the definition in RSMo. 565.110 or 565.115.

Enough descriptive information exists about the victim and the abductor for law enforcement to issue an AMBER Alert.

The victim of the abduction is a child age 17 years or younger.

The child's name and other critical data elements — including the child abduction (CA) flag — have been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system.

NOTE: Parental abductions do not qualify unless sufficient evidence exists to indicate that harm may come to a child from the parent, guardian or other official custodial entity.

3. IF ALL THE CRITERIA ARE MET:

COMPLETE THE ATTACHED WORKSHEET.
INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS / MAPS (Attach photographs, maps, or other useful attachments to the e-mail or fax.)
CERTIFICATIONS (The law enforcement officer authorizing this alert must sign and date below.)
SUBMIT THE ALERT TO THE MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL, TROOP F
1. EMAIL: moalerts@mshp.dps.mo.gov (preferred)
2. FAX: (573) 751-6814
3. MULES Submission — Transaction Menu (Maintenance > Alerts > AMBER Alert > Enter)
SAVE YOUR REQUEST PAPERWORK (This form is also used to submit updates and cancellation.)

Authorization

Name of Person from the Law Enforcement Agency Authorizing this Alert (Typing your name below is the same as a handwritten signature.)

Date (MM/DD/YY)

Time

Missouri AMBER Alert Abduction Form

This form is for use by law enforcement officials only

What Type of Alert Is This?

Initial AMBER Alert

Updated AMBER Alert

Cancellation

Case Information

Case ORI

Agency Name

Agency Phone Number

24 Hr Phone Number Media / Public

Investigating Officer Name (On Scene)

Cell Phone Number

Officer Requesting Alert

Phone Number

Case Number

Date of Abduction (MM/DD/YY)

Time of Abduction

Has a local advisory been issued?

Yes

Street Number

Street Name or Intersection

City

State

Zip Code

Last Known Location (If Different Than Incident Address)

Direction of Travel

Time of Last Location

Vehicle Information

Color(s)

Year

Make

Model

Style

License

State

License Year

License Type

VIN

Additional Vehicle Descriptions (Unusual / Multicolor Paint, Damage, Damage Location, Stickers, After Market Products, Etc.)

Victim Information

Last Name

First Name

Middle

Suffix

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)

Age

Height

Weight

Hair

Eyes

Sex

Race

Clothing

Identifying Features: Include Scars, Marks, Tattoos, Visible Piercings, Etc.

Relationship to Suspect, If Known

Suspect Information

Last Name

First Name

Middle

Suffix

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)

Age

Height

Weight

Hair

Eyes

Sex

Race

Clothing

Identifying Features: Include Scars, Marks, Tattoos, Visible Piercings, Etc.

Relationship to Victim, If Known

Weapons

Circumstances of the Incident

Brief Circumstances Regarding the Abduction Which Are Releasable to the Media / Public

Additional Information Regarding the Abduction For Law Enforcement Only

AMBER Alert Cancellation Information

Was the Child Located?

Yes

Where Was the Child Located (City and State)

Who Located the Child

Recovery Date

Did the Alert Assist in Recovery?

Yes

How Did the Alert Assist in the Recovery

Email Address of Investigating Officer (An After-Action Survey Must Be Sent for Completion by the Officer)

Brief Circumstances Regarding the Recovery Which Is Releasable to the Media / Public

E-mail Form Now

*Clicking E-mail Form Now opens a print dialog — choose Save as PDF to save this alert to your computer. Then attach the saved PDF file to the e-mail that opens.

MISSOURI AMBER ALERT

c/o Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop F

E-mail: moalerts@mshp.dps.mo.gov

Telephone Number: (573) 751-1000 • FAX Number: (573) 751-6814

Please verify, by telephone, that your alert request has been received.

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