What's a Purple Alert? WV's New System for Missing Persons

New Purple Alert system hopes to better share missing person info

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced on Tuesday the launch of a new Purple Alert system with the goal of more easily locating missing people with cognitive impairments. “Purple Alerts empower local law enforcement to respond quickly when individuals with cognitive impairments go missing,” said Gov. Morrisey. “This new alert system will strengthen community safety through clear coordination and swift action…

What's a Purple Alert? WV's new system for missing persons

West Virginia launches Purple Alert System for missing individuals with cognitive impairments

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Morrisey announces new Purple Alert program

CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced on Tuesday the launch of the state’s new Purple Alert system through the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security and State Police.

West Virginia governor announces new Purple Alert program

Governor Patrick Morrisey recently announced the launch of the state’s new Purple Alert system through the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security and State Police. Governor Morrisey invites media outlets and the general public to participate in the new alert system designed to help locate missing individuals with cognitive impairments more efficiently. “Purple Alerts empower […]