Law enforcement, criminal justice and other public agencies are well prepared to deal with children reported missing in the state of Louisiana. The Louisiana State Police administer the Louisiana Amber Alert Program which quickly broadcasts details of an abducted child on a statewide level. The Louisiana Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children acts as the central repository of information about missing and exploited children in Louisiana and assists state and local authorities in their coordinated search and recovery efforts. There are internet websites which provide search databases of children reported missing and viewing of current alerts. Citizens can also learn where to report sightings of missing children and of the many resources available to families of missing children. Law enforcement is aided by support agencies which attempt to educate the public regarding safety measures parents can employ to protect their children against child abduction.
