LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As summer ends and schools prepare to reopen, Arkansas State Police (ASP) is reminding parents to be vigilant in identifying and stopping sexual predators who target children through online connections.
This summer, ASP has issued several Missing/Endangered Advisories for missing children and teens, including five Amber Alerts since May. In recent months, multiple Arkansas teens have been lured away by predators they met through online messaging apps.
ASP serves as the coordinating law enforcement agency in Arkansas to alert the public of missing or abducted children, using a statewide notification system known as the Arkansas AMBER Alert System. Local law enforcement agencies must request advisories and alerts and AMBER Alerts are only issued when ASP determines a child has been abducted and is in imminent danger.
For tools to help parents protect their children against technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes, visit aricac.org. Online safety presentations may also be requested by schools, civic groups, and other organizations through this site.
To report suspicious online activity, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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