New York State Police Conducting AMBER Alert Tests This Week

New York State Police As for Public's Help

The New York State Police are asking for the public's help as they roll out an updated version of the AMBER alert, which is designed to notify the public when a child under the age of 17 has been abducted and is in danger.

"The public’s cooperation is greatly appreciated as this test will allow the State Police to ensure that the AMBER Alert system is fully functional." - NYSP

According to the NYSP, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the New York State Police will conduct a TEST of the AMBER Alert system and they've asked for residents in 10 NYS counties to help "ensure that the AMBER Alert system is fully functional."

How Can You Help?

Anyone who receives the test alert on their phone can click on the link provided to the AMBER Alert website.

The test alert will be sent to mobile phones via the Wireless Emergency Alerts system in AMBER Alert Region 2 and to television and radio stations through the Emergency Alert System. This region includes all or parts of the following counties, according to the NYSP.

Allegany
Erie
Genesee
Livingston
Monroe
Niagara
Orleans
Seneca
Wayne
Wyoming

Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the New York State Police will conduct a TEST of the AMBER Alert system Photo: NYSP

How Does an AMBER Alert Work?

The AMBER Alert system started in 1996 after Amber Hagerman was kidnapped and murdered in Arlington, Texas.

An AMBER Alert is a broadcast emergency response that notifies the public when a child under 17 has been abducted and is in danger.

Law enforcement issues AMBER Alerts with information about the child and possible abductor. Alerts are broadcast on radio, TV, road signs, cellphones, and other devices.

For more information about New York’s AMBER Alert program, visit www.amber.ny.gov.

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The following list contains names and faces of 11 children reported missing in February 2025 across New York State. Do you have any information about them or have you seen them recently?

If so, please reach out to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children; a private, non-profit 501 corporation whose mission is finding children, reducing child sexual exploitation, and preventing child victimization.

NCMEC works with families, victims, private industry, law enforcement, and the public to assist with preventing child abductions, recovering missing children, and providing services to deter and combat child sexual exploitation.

If you'd like to report information about a missing child to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's 24-hour hotline at 800–THE–LOST (800–843–5678).

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NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

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