Magnolia Police Chief Domingo Ibarra announced last week that the Magnolia PD has formalized an agreement with the A Child Is Missing Alert (ACIM) program that has led to a high tech method now in place to search locally for missing children, missing elderly, college students and missing persons who may be mentally or physically challenged or disabled.

The program became effective Dec. 1. Upon receipt of a missing persons call, the Magnolia PD will call a toll-free number in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the national headquarters of the ACIM Alert program.  The call is answered by an Information and Mapping Technician, who initiates a rapid process of information gathering and use of sophisticated mapping systems. 

ACIM then launches potentially thousands of calls within minutes with an alert message detailing the missing person’s description, last known whereabouts and pertinent information. This alert message will also include a Magnolia PD phone number for use by anyone with information relating to the missing person.

This program is a free service to law enforcement.  Magnolia police officials will evaluate each potential activation of the ACIM Alert program to ensure the application is appropriate to the case and to ensure the system is optimally utilized. Policies, procedures, and employee training will also guide the most efficient and effective use of this alert program.      

To register, visit www.achildismissing.org and click on “add your name” to enter your name, number and address.  This information will only be used for emergency message alerts.  

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