Amber Alerts save lives, but experts warn of growing 'alarm fatigue' and the psychology behind some people's frustration
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A large majority of Amber Alerts relate to a child being taken by a noncustodial parent or relative. And so, if the public decides this does not fit their model of an emergency situation, there's an immediate disconnect
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Aug 6, 2026