The bill mandates the creation and maintenance of a "turquoise alert" system by the Department of Public Safety for the rapid dissemination of information regarding missing American Indians. It introduces new definitions, including "turquoise alert," which pertains to a missing person who is an enrolled member or eligible for enrollment in a federally recognized Indian nation, tribe, or pueblo. The bill amends existing definitions in the Missing Persons Information and Reporting Act, specifically adding the turquoise alert alongside other alerts like the Brittany and Silver alerts.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for issuing a turquoise alert, which includes the responsibilities of the Department of Public Safety and the lead investigating law enforcement agency. It requires the development of a turquoise alert plan that ensures swift communication with media outlets and law enforcement agencies, as well as the collection of data related to each alert issued. The bill emphasizes the importance of training local law enforcement to implement the turquoise alert system effectively.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 29-15-2