Minnesotans can feel confident that law enforcement, criminal justice and other public agencies will join forces when a child is reported missing in Minnesota. As an example, the Minnesota Amber Alert program is overseen by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The Minnesota Crime Alert Network is a collaboration of law enforcement agencies with local broadcasters through the use of an early warning system to alert the public when a child is in danger. This organization also provides an internet site which enables individuals to view current active alerts. The Missing Children Minnesota Organization is dedicated to helping locate missing children, to providing advocacy and support services to families of missing children and offering information and prevention education to the public regarding missing children. The Minnesota Clearinghouse for Missing Persons publishes a quarterly bulletin from the Criminal Bureau of Apprehension designed to provide information on missing children that have been reported to a law enforcement agency. Also offered by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force which provides resources for internet safety for children. The internet serves citizens by providing search databases, websites which offer lists, photos, and details of children currently missing in Minnesota, and safety tips for parents and children to help prevent abduction.
