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Peter M. Carey, chief of University Police, has formalized an agreement with the A Child Is Missing Alert program that has led to a high-tech method for searching locally for missing children, elderly adults (often with Alzheimer’s), college students, and persons who may be mentally or physically challenged or disabled.

A Child Is Missing Program initiates a rapid process of information gathering and sophisticated mapping systems which expedites thousands of phone calls within minutes with a customized recorded message detailing the missing persons description and last known whereabouts. The message will also include a New York State University Police Department phone number to be called by anyone who has information regarding the location of the missing person. To date, the efforts of A Child Is Missing have been credited with more than 790 safe assisted recoveries.

A controlled test of 132 campus telephone numbers will be conducted on Thursday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. The pre-recorded message will indicate that this is a test.

To enter your contact information, visit www.achildismissing.org and click on “add your name” to enter your name, telephone number, and address.