How and when is an Amber Alert issued in Saskatchewan? [Video]

Saskatchewan law enforcement agencies are giving the public more information on how provincial Amber Alerts are issued in serious abduction cases.

The loud warble coming from a mobile device is likely a sound Saskatchewanians have become familiar with in recent years. It’s designed to get our attention for the most serious of cases.

The provincially-managed Amber Alert is a tool used by law enforcement agencies, activated when time-sensitive, verified information can assist in locating abducted children and youth.

“These investigations are complex and time-critical,” explained Supt. Tonya Gresty with the Saskatoon Police Service.

“Police must rapidly verify details, coordinate with other agencies and share accurate, actionable information both internally and externally.”

An Amber Alert carries a specific set of rules before it can be activated.

Memorandums of understanding brought forward by the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police last year were signed to renew a defined set of criteria.

The missing person must be under the …