{"id":130058,"date":"2023-01-16T08:25:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T13:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/rwddev\/?p=130058"},"modified":"2023-01-16T08:30:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T13:30:00","slug":"more-than-90-per-cent-of-ontario-amber-alerts-lead-to-save-recovery-of-children-opp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/more-than-90-per-cent-of-ontario-amber-alerts-lead-to-save-recovery-of-children-opp\/","title":{"rendered":"More than 90 per cent of Ontario Amber Alerts lead to save recovery of children: OPP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Amber Alerts really do make a difference in saving the lives of children. January 13, 2023 was Amber Alert Awareness Day and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding everyone of the true importance of these critical messages.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Amber\u00a0Alerts\u00a0are only issued if an abducted child is believed to be in danger. The decision to issue an\u00a0Amber\u00a0Alert\u00a0is never taken lightly and the incident must meet\u00a0clear criteria<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When an Amber Alert appears on your phone, click the link in the alert to access details at amberalert.opp.ca<\/span><\/a>. There you will find details regarding the abduction, including descriptions of the child or children, the person accused in the abduction and any vehicle involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a child is abducted, the offender usually goes on the run to evade detection. In a matter of hours, they can travel hundreds of kilometres. This is why Amber Alerts are issued province-wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can be an extra set of eyes, no matter where the abduction happened or where you are, as police simply cannot be everywhere. By sharing information on social media, and to people who may not have access to a cell phone, you are playing an instrumental role in helping police return abducted children home safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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