AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by Section 2605-480 of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois [20 ILCS 2605/2605-480].ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
a) The investigative law enforcement agency must confirm that a child has been abducted.
b) The investigative law enforcement agency must confirm that the child meets the definition of child contained within Section 1292.20 of this Part.
c) Law enforcement officials must believe the child is in danger of serious bodily harm or death.
d) There must be sufficient descriptive information about the child, abductor, and/or suspect's vehicle to believe an immediate broadcast alert will help locate the child, abductor, and/or suspect's vehicle.
The following criteria must be met to activate the AMBER Alert Notification Plan: