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Amber Alert for Tribes

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by Brad Jolly, Partner

July 31, 2006

The Department of Justice is talking to tribal leaders about the possibility of bringing the Amber Alert system to Indian country. The Department of Justice is encouraging tribes to develop plans, similar to states, that are tailored to their individual needs.

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