[sbe-eas] Question for the group about the new MEP EAS Code

[Lowell Kiesow]

SECCs can determine if the MEP code is used in your state and for what
circumstances. It's a good idea to set guidelines so that it is only used
when the person is known to be endangered and there is actionable
information, like a car description and license plate. My guess is that few
states will use this event code.

Lowell Kiesow
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On Sat, Aug 17, 2024 at 8:41 AM <mlangner at swcp.com> wrote:

> Yes, and to follow-up, in part, if not in large measure, this code came
> about due to the large number of missing persons each year from Native
> America.
>
> For example, 5,203 missing Indigenous women and girls were reported in in
> 2021, the latest year for which I could quickly Google a number. The number
> comes from the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
>
> The relatives and friends of the missing are likely to claim that every
> time a person who doesn’t meet the Amber Alert criteria goes missing that
> they’re also endangered, and demand that law enforcement call for an MEP.
>
> It will be interesting to see what end up being MEP criteria in action,
> not just on paper.
>
> Which is why I floated my question in the first place!
>
> Just trying to get ahead of the issue!
>
> Thanks again !
>
> Mike/
> _____________________________________
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>
>
> Mike Langner
> 929 Alameda Road NW
> Albuquerque, NM 87114-1901
>
> (505) 898-3212 home/home office
> (505) 238-8810 cell
> mlangner at swcp.com
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>
>
> *From:* sbe-eas <sbe-eas-bounces at sbe.org> *On Behalf Of *Rob Dale
> *Sent:* Saturday, August 17, 2024 9:22 AM
> *To:* SBE EAS Exchange - a mail list for discussion about the Emergency
> Alert System and other emergency communication issues. <sbe-eas at sbe.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [sbe-eas] Question for the group about the new MEP EAS Code
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>
> I'm still unsure what this code actually "does" since most entities will
> still probably use the CEM. But that's an interesting interpretation by the
> dad - understandable given the emotions involved with a missing person
> regardless of the overall circumstances...
>
>
>
> Rob
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> *From:* sbe-eas <sbe-eas-bounces at sbe.org> on behalf of mlangner at swcp.com <
> mlangner at swcp.com>
> *Sent:* Saturday, August 17, 2024 11:18 AM
> *To:* 'SBE EAS Exchange - a mail list for discussion about the Emergency
> Alert System and other emergency communication issues.' <sbe-eas at sbe.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [sbe-eas] Question for the group about the new MEP EAS Code
>
>
>
> I sure agree – and a local angry father does not!
>
> Many thanks!
>
> Mike/
> _____________________________________
>
>
>
> Mike Langner
> 929 Alameda Road NW
> Albuquerque, NM 87114-1901
>
> (505) 898-3212 home/home office
> (505) 238-8810 cell
> mlangner at swcp.com
>
>
>
> *From:* sbe-eas <sbe-eas-bounces at sbe.org> *On Behalf Of *Rob Dale
> *Sent:* Saturday, August 17, 2024 9:12 AM
> *To:* SBE EAS Exchange - a mail list for discussion about the Emergency
> Alert System and other emergency communication issues. <sbe-eas at sbe.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [sbe-eas] Question for the group about the new MEP EAS Code
>
>
>
> Let the "and" roll off the tongue 🙂 A missing person who is not in
> danger - is not a public emergency.
>
>
>
> Rob
>
>
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> *From:* sbe-eas <sbe-eas-bounces at sbe.org> on behalf of mlangner at swcp.com <
> mlangner at swcp.com>
> *Sent:* Saturday, August 17, 2024 11:04 AM
> *To:* 'SBE EAS Exchange - a mail list for discussion about the Emergency
> Alert System and other emergency communication issues.' <sbe-eas at sbe.org>
> *Subject:* [sbe-eas] Question for the group about the new MEP EAS Code
>
>
>
> Hello everyone !
>
> Please allow me to ask a question about the new MEP EAS code.
>
> A New Mexico father is angry and is complaining that the media didn’t
> carry alerts about his missing adult son.
>
> There is no evidence that the missing adult son is endangered in any way.
>
> So, here’s my request for clarification.
>
> Is MEP designed for:
>
>             (1) persons who are simultaneously missing and endangered, or
>
>             (2) persons who are missing but may or may not be endangered?
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