In Texas, there are six different alerts that can be issued for missing people. Here is a breakdown of CLEAR Alert and AMBER Alert:

CLEAR Alert

• A CLEAR Alert is a Coordinated Law Enforcement Adult Rescue and was created in 2019 to bridge the gap between missing children (AMBER Alert) or senior citizens (Silver Alert) .
• It helps law enforcement find missing, kidnapped or abducted adults or those who are in immediate danger of injury or death.
• The alert also helps law enforcement find any potential suspects.
• In order to issue a CLEAR alert, the following criteria must be met:
  • The person who is missing is between the ages of 18 and 64.
  • A preliminary investigation verified that the adult is in imminent danger of bodily injury or death OR the adult’s disappearance is involuntary, such as an abduction or kidnapping.
  • The request must come within 72 hours of the adult’s disappearance.
  • Sufficient information is available to disseminate to the public to help locate the adult, a suspect or vehicle used in the incident.

AMBER Alert

• An AMBER Alert is issued for children 17 and younger who are believed to have been abducted.
• It is sent to the public when a child has been abducted or believed to be in danger of death, sexual assault or bodily injury.
• The goal of the AMBER Alert is to promote tips and leads to law enforcement.
• A law enforcement agency can request the AMBER Alert if it meets the following criteria:
  • The child is 17 years or younger and law enforcement believes them to be in immediate danger.
  • There is enough descriptive information about the child, abductor, and/or suspects vehicle to believe an immediate broadcast alert will help.