Washington State - Statewide Amber Plan
Acrivation Procedure
- The local law enforcement agency will compile the initial information and determine if the incident meets the criteria for a local Amber Alert and/or a statewide alert.
NOTE: This plan is not intended to replace local Amber plans, but as a supplemental method of providing information to the public.
- The supervisory officer will complete the Amber Alert Information Form (see Addendum A) and forward it to the WSP Communications Center in his/her area. This form must be faxed to the WSP Communications Center's fax number(s) listed in the "WSP District Telephone Numbers" listing (see Addendum C) in order to activate the Amber Alert. The local law enforcement agency initiating the alert request must also call and notify the WSP Communications Center in their area that the alert request form has been faxed.
- WSP Communications will verify the information to be released and notify the Washington State Emergency Management Division (EMD); the Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT); all law enforcement agencies via WSP ACCESS; and the other seven WSP Communications Centers.
- The EMD will be responsible for notifying media through the Emergency Alert System (EAS). Utilizing the attached media release form (see Addendum B) will allow for the continuity of information provided to the public. Media outlets will obtain additional information through the activating law enforcement agency.
- The DOT will utilize the roadway reader boards to provide information to the public within the limits of space and message duration. The DOT may also utilize highway advisory radio to provide the information.
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