The National AMBER Alert coordinator is responsible for assisting state and local officials with developing and enhancing AMBER Alert plans, and promoting statewide and regional coordination among plans. The AMBER Alert coordinator is tasked to:
- Facilitate AMBER Alert network development
- Support development of state AMBER Alert plans and efforts
- Help eliminate geographic gaps in AMBER Alert networks
- Provide regional AMBER Alert network coordination
- Establish guidance on criteria for issuing an AMBER Alert