Arizona is taking steps to address the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous peoples with the implementation of a new Missing Endangered Persons alert system. Indigenous families have long shared their experiences of reporting missing loved ones with little response. The alert system is a result of advocacy work by Indigenous women, leaders, and communities, aiming to address the lack of urgency in these cases. The system will fill a gap in existing alert programs and provide a coordinated response for missing and endangered persons who do not meet Amber or Silver Alert criteria. The implementation of the alert system is a step towards justice for affected families and aims to increase public awareness of the crisis. The Arizona Department of Public Safety will utilize the alert system, allowing for real-time alerts through various communication channels. The system is expected to provide additional support in finding missing individuals, particularly within tribal communities where Indigenous people face a disproportionate risk of going missing or experiencing violence.
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