Citizens of Indiana can rely on local law enforcement, criminal justice and other public agencies to join forces to locate children reported missing in Indiana. The process of searching for and recovering a missing child may begin with the Indiana Amber Alert Plan which is a statewide notification program to help locate abducted and endangered children. The Indiana Missing Children Clearinghouse is set up to coordinate the information necessary to locate an abducted child. The clearinghouse also offers a telephone hotline available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive information and inquiries regarding missing children. The Indiana State Police also have law enforcement responsibilities regarding missing children. Multiple internet sites offer lists, photos, and details of children currently missing in Indiana, as well as a list of current alerts for children reported missing. Websites detailing support and assistance for families with missing children, as well as safety information and abduction prevention measures are also available.
