What is a purple alert florida?

A Purple Alert in Florida is a public safety notification system that is activated when a person with a mental, emotional, or developmental disability goes missing and is at risk of harm or danger. The alert is similar to a Silver Alert for elderly individuals and a Amber Alert for missing children.

When a Purple Alert is issued, information about the missing person is broadcast on television, radio, and electronic highway signs, as well as shared on social media and through text alerts. The goal of the alert is to quickly locate the missing person and ensure their safety.

A Purple Alert is typically initiated by law enforcement agencies in coordination with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and other agencies involved in the search and rescue efforts. The alert system helps mobilize resources and the community to assist in locating the missing individual and bring them to safety.