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Sheriff’s offices are often the first to respond to missing or endangered person cases, especially those involving children, elderly individuals, or adults in crisis. While swift alerts can mobilize the public and other agencies, confusion sometimes arises over the roles and responsibilities between issuing alerts and conducting investigations. This session will clarify the distinction between alerting protocols (such as AMBER, Ashanti, and Silver Alerts) and the investigative process, including jurisdictional authority, interagency coordination, and when each step should occur. Attendees will learn best practices for initiating alerts, information to provide to their alert coordinators, how to preserve investigative integrity, and how to collaborate with state and federal partners to improve outcomes and safely recover individuals.

Key takeaways include:
• Understanding the criteria and procedures for issuing different types of alerts
• Balancing public alerting with sensitive investigative needs
• Coordinating with local, state, and national resources
• Utilizing case studies to highlight successful alert-to-recovery efforts

This session equips Sheriffs and command staff with tools to act swiftly and strategically when time is critical in missing person cases.

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