The Madeline McCann case

Carole Moore
Missing Persons Contributor
Officer.com

Has brought change for the better. The U.S. successfully implemented a missing child alert system that saves lives. By immediately getting the word out when a child disappears or has been abducted, law enforcement has untold thousands of pairs of eyes looking for the kid and any vehicle that may be involved. Law enforcement officers go into overdrive when there is a child missing. I remember several searches as a patrol officer and the relief that came when the young person was successfully located. When the Amber alert system came into effect, it gave police an edge, and has saved countless lives in this country. The McCann family has undergone a terrible experience and I am sure they’ve many times thought about what they would do differently if life had “do-overs.†But it doesn’t. Now they have to live with the idea they may never know what happened to their beautiful little girl. However, they’ve managed to convince the European Parliament that a Europe-wide system like our Amber alerts is needed. Good for the McCanns for taking steps that could help others avoid their heartache. For this post’s missing person connection, here is a man who vanished from his L.A. home in 2005. Does he look familiar to you? If so, tell the police. http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?A200604581S