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Enter search keywords: Click to submit search: Section Menu Expand All \| Collapse All Crime & Safety Overview Aggressive Driving AMBER Alert Center Criminal History Records Emergency Information Fuel Tax Evasion Homeland Security License Fraud Marijuana Hotline Missing Persons Programs & Partnerships WSP's Most Wanted Forensic Lab Services Bureau Overview Crime Lab Division Impaired Driving Section Toxicology Lab Division Forensic Services Library Web DMS - Breath Test Investigative Services Bureau Overview Collision Investigation Auto Theft Program Crime Scene Response Criminal Investigations Investigative Assistance Special Operations VIN Inspections	Endangered Missing Persons Center The Washington State Endangered Missing Persons Advisory (EMPA) Plan was incorporated into the Revised Code of Washington under section 13.60.050 in June 2010. Originally intended as an alternative to the AMBER Alert Plan, the EMPA covers many different types of endangered missing person incidents. The formal plan allows for a law enforcement agency to get information out about a person who is believed to be in danger and not able to return to safety on their own. The EMPA assists in disseminating information about a person to the media, public, and local law enforcement agencies with the goal of a safe return as quickly as possible. Endangered Missing Persons Information AMBER or EMPA Pocket Card Endangered Missing Person Advisory Plan How it Works EMPA's are requested and activated by local law enforcement agencies based on the incident information and the criteria listed below. Once an incident has been determined to fit the criteria, it will be entered into the Law Enforcement Alerting Portal (LEAP) system which quickly disseminates the information to a subscriber list of local agencies, media, and the public. The public can sign up to receive EMPA's in addition to AMBER Alerts at amberalert.com. EMPA Criteria The person is missing under either: 1. Unexplained, involuntary, or suspicious circumstances; and the person is believed to be in danger because of age, health, mental or physical disability [as defined in RCW 71A.10.020(4)], or is a vulnerable adult [as defined in RCW 74.34.020(17)], in combination with adverse environment or weather conditions and/or is believed to be unable to return to safety without assistance. 2. Voluntary circumstances, only if a person, due to mental disability [as defined in RCW 71A.10.020(4)] is in danger because of age or health in combination with adverse environment or weather conditions and/or is believed to be unable to return to safety without assistance. There is enough descriptive information that could assist in the safe recovery of the missing person. The incident has been reported to, and investigated by, law enforcement. Resource Directory Endangered Missing Persons Center Plan and Publications: Endangered Missing Persons AMBER Alert Day Proclamation Washington Statewide AMBER Alert Plan Endangered and Missing Persons Advisory Plan Information and Safety Links: Washington State AMBER Alerts National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Foundation of America Contact Information Contact AMBERAlerts@wsp.wa.gov or: Carri Gordon, Manager AMBER/EMPA Alert Program Manager Washington State Patrol 210 - 11th Avenue SW Olympia WA 98504-2347 (360) 704-2404 Office Back to Top	Endangered Missing Persons Quick Links EMPA's Frequent Questions How It Works How to Initiate an Alert Contact Information Resources Directory WA State Alert Plans