FDLE, Missing Endangered Person Information Clearinghouse

AKA:

MEPIC

Description:

*Information center for missing endangered persons in Florida; searchable online database for persons reported missing available on FDLE web site
*To report a missing person, contact local law enforcement agency first, then call MEPIC; can explain options and procedures for reporting a missing person to law enforcement; can assist in that process when needed
*Issues AMBER Alerts, Missing Child Alerts, Purple Alerts, and Silver Alerts in Florida where the clearinghouse accepts:
1) missing child 17 years of age or younger;
2) missing adult between 18-25;
3) missing adult 26 years of age or older suspected by law enforcement of being endangered or victim of criminal activity
4) missing adult 59 or older with dementia for Silver Alerts
5) missing adults suffering from a mental or cognitive disability, an intellectual disability or a developmental disability; a brain injury; other physical, mental or emotional disabilities for Purple Alerts
*Works with national and international agencies when individual is believed to be in Florida

Intake Process:

Call or email (contact local law enforcement first)

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English, access to a Spanish speaking person

Eligibility:

Anyone with a missiong person who fits the criteria by age or a legally endangered status

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

January 22, 2024

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