Technology and the Internet
Facebook is introducing Amber Alerts to its mobile and desktop platform, the social network announced on Tuesday.
Jan. 13, 2015
California
Amber Alert: Californians confused, angry and startled
Aug. 6, 2013
Residents across California were startled overnight by cellphones that came to life in screeches and buzzes, awaking some and unsettling others with the state’s first Amber Alert via text message.
California issues first cellphone Amber Alert, opt-out available
L.A. Now Live: Cellphone Amber Alerts startle Californians
Aug. 7, 2013
Facebook to deliver Amber Alerts
Jan. 13, 2011
Monday marked the first time in California that officials notified the public of a statewide Amber Alert through their cellphones, a California Highway Patrol official said.
Cellphone Amber Alert has unlikely critic in Polly Klaas’ dad
If you were jolted awake Monday night by an Amber Alert on your phone, you weren’t alone.
An Amber Alert issued across seven Northern California counties for an abducted 11-month old boy has been cancelled, authorities said Thursday.
Sept. 1, 2016