First Amber, Now Silver

There I was enjoying a nice leisurely drive into the office on a Friday morning.  Feeling good, bopping along to some Left of Center, when what do I spy but a “SILVER ALERT” on the I40 overhead information signs.  I think to myself, “Self, have you been drinking?”.  What is this “SILVER ALERT” they speak of?  Was AMBER not cool enough?  Were the kids feeling a little under appreciated?

As it turns out it’s a means to track missing persons that may not be able to care for themselves.  The NC Department of Crime Control and Public Safety describes the requirements for a Silver Alert as:

• The person is 18 years old or older
• The person is believed to be suffering from dementia or other cognitive impairment
• The person is believed to be missing – regardless of circumstance
• A legal custodian of the missing person has submitted a missing person’s report to the local law enforcement agency where the person went missing
• Law enforcement reports the incident to the NC Center for Missing Persons

Just thought this was interesting.  One of those things that just made me say hrmmmm…  So I did a little investigation.  I’m sure most of you have either never seen one of these alerts or likely doesn’t care.  Regardless here is the info, take it or leave it.