Establishes an alert system to assist in the location of missing persons with developmental disabilities

Summary

The bill establishes a Purple Alert program within Missouri’s Department of Public Safety to quickly identify and find missing individuals with developmental disabilities when they face a credible threat of harm. It requires law‑enforcement agencies to issue alerts, coordinate with media, and share information with neighboring jurisdictions, while also mandating training on disability‑specific crisis response. The goal is to improve public safety and community awareness for this vulnerable population.

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