A1964

Codifies Attorney General recommendations for issuing Amber Alert when family member abducts child.

New Jersey A1964 codifies Attorney General recommendations for issuing Amber Alerts in cases where a family member abducts a child. The bill sets criteria for law enforcement to consider, such as threats of harm, history of violence, and family history of domestic violence. It mandates training for law enforcement personnel, including 9-1-1 operators, on these criteria. The bill also requires the Attorney General to develop a public education campaign about the Amber Alert program.