Every year children and adults are forcibly abducted or become missing for various reasons. These situations make the family and friends feel helpless creating an unbelievable amount of stress. Rapid notification to a large number of people is important for a safe recovery.

In the latest edition of Washington State Patrol’s (WSP) “Good to Know” series, Trooper Guy Gill explains the two systems utilized in Washington, AMBER Alert and Endangered or Missing Person Advisory(EMPA).

WSP’s “Good to Know” series can be watched on YouTube.

Both alert systems are designed to form a partnership between law enforcement and the public. The goal is to quickly find our loved ones who have been abducted or gone missing. Your decision to receive these alerts could make all the difference in the world to a grieving family. If it was your loved one, how many sets of eyes would you want searching?