What is the age requirement for victims to be entered into the Amber Alert System?

The Amber Alert System is specifically designed to assist in the rapid recovery of children who are believed to have been abducted. The criteria for a child to be entered into this system typically includes the age requirement that the child must be 17 years old or younger. This age limit reflects the focus of the Amber Alert on minors, ensuring that law enforcement can mobilize community resources quickly to assist in locating children who may be at risk.

In this context, selecting the age limit of 17 years or younger aligns with the overarching goal of providing immediate responses to abductions of youths, thereby enhancing efforts to protect and recover vulnerable populations effectively.