What is a purple alert in florida?

A "Purple Alert" in Florida is issued for missing adults who suffer from a mental or cognitive disability that is not Alzheimer's disease or dementia, intellectual disability, or a developmental disability. The adult must also have disappeared under circumstances that indicate a credible threat to their safety.

Key aspects of a Purple Alert include:

• Purpose: To aid in the swift recovery of missing adults with specific disabilities facing potential danger.
• Criteria:
  • The missing person must be 18 years or older.
  • The individual must have a mental or cognitive disability that is not Alzheimer's disease or dementia, intellectual disability or a developmental disability.
  • There must be a credible threat to the missing adult's safety as determined by law enforcement.
  • There must be sufficient information available that could assist the public in the safe recovery of the missing adult.
• Issuance: Activated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) upon request from local law enforcement agencies that meet the specified criteria.
• Dissemination: Information is broadcast to the public through various channels, including:
  • Florida Lottery terminals
  • Dynamic message signs on highways
  • Media outlets
  • Social media
  • Email alerts

The goal of the Purple Alert is to quickly engage the public in the search, increasing the chances of a safe return for the missing vulnerable adult.

You can find more information on these subjects:

• Mental or cognitive disability
• Credible threat
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement