When a child goes missing, your phone might suddenly buzz with a loud, urgent notification that can feel disruptive. But behind that alert is a powerful system designed to save lives, and understanding how it works might surprise you.
The Amber Alert system recently activated for a child in Affton, MO, bringing it into public focus.
This specific incident involved a 1-year-old boy, Ezra, who was reportedly abducted by his father.