Procedure for Submitting Alert Requests

Only law enforcement agencies may submit alert (AMBER, Silver, Level II Child Endangerment) requests.

Step 1 – Criteria Assessment

Local law enforcement should make a reasonable effort to determine the appropriate alert type (AMBER, Level II Endangered Missing Child Advisory, or Silver Alert) based on the established criteria. However, the Louisiana Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children staff is available to assist and will make the final determination.

The AMBER Alert Plan is only activated after meeting the following criteria:

Requested by a law enforcement agency.
Only used for abduction cases involving children 17 years of age or under.
The circumstances indicate the child is in danger of serious bodily harm or death.
There must be enough descriptive information about the child, abductor, and/or suspect’s vehicle.
The child’s name and other critical data elements, including the Child Abduction (CA) flag must be entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system by the requesting agency before an alert can be issued.
The AMBER Alert Coordinator will cancel any alert or advisory at the direction of the requesting agency.

This advisory may apply when a child (17 or younger) meets one or more of the following:

The child wandered away (young child or child with a developmental disability).
The child is considered to be a runaway and in danger of serious bodily harm or death.
A noncustodial parent took the child with no threat of harm.
The child has been abducted with no description of the abductor or vehicle.
Child must be entered into NCIC.

A Silver Alert may only be issued by the Louisiana State Police when local law enforcement requests to locate a missing adult who is domiciled in Louisiana, whose whereabouts are unknown, and who meets one of the following:

The individual is believed to have a cognitive disability, and their disappearance poses a credible threat to their health and safety.
The individual is 60 years of age or older at the time of the report, and their disappearance poses a credible threat to their health and safety.

Step 2 – Submission Options

The Louisiana Alert System Initial Reporting Form can be submitted using one of the following methods:

Online: Submit the form here .
Email: Send the completed PDF form to [email protected] and [email protected]
Fax: Fax the form to the LSP Fusion Center at (225) 925-4766.

Form Completion Requirements: Ensure the form is fully completed and legible. Include the name and direct phone number of an officer familiar with the case who can answer questions from LSP personnel.

Step 3 – Photo Submission

Email a recent digital photo of the child and/or abductor to [email protected] and [email protected]

Step 4 – Ensure Color Contrast

Confirm that submitted photos have clear visibility and strong color contrast. Avoid dark images or those with insufficient lighting, as they may reduce the effectiveness of the alert.