Alert system started as an agreement between broadcasters and law enforcement agencies to quickly release information to the public on child abductions so citizens can assist in the search for the child . Facebook users can sign up to get AMBER Alerts . The program is named for Susan Collins , who was abducted and killed in 2001 . Some 200 people are reported missing each year .
Facebook users can sign up to get AMBER Alerts . The program is named for Susan Collins , who was abducted and killed in 2001 . Some 200 people are reported missing each year .