Does the Amber Plan work?
Yes. Since the effort began in late 1996, police have credited use of the Amber Plan with assisting in the safe return of several area children. Listener and viewer participation is the key to success. Since most people listen to the radio while driving, the Amber Plan instantly involves thousands of motorists in a giant “neighborhood watch.” And, since many people now carry cell phones, they can quickly notify police with leads and helpful information. Who Activates the Amber Plan? Police in the city or town where the incident occurs must decide if the case fits the criteria for activation (see Amber Plan Criteria). The radio and TV stations that broadcast the bulletin material do not participate in the decision-making process. How are Amber Plan Bulletins Distributed to the Various Radio and TV Stations? All participating police departments have been provided with dedicated fax line numbers for WBAP and KRLD radio stations. When a police department decides to activate the Amber Plan,
