New Indiana Law Establishes Green Alert for Missing at Risk Veterans

The bill received unanimous support from the House and Senate.

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INDIANAPOLIS – A new Indiana law will create what will be known as a “Green Alert”.

Hoosiers are already familiar with the Amber Alert for missing children and the Silver Alert for missing seniors.

The Green Alert will notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to be at risk of being hurt or hurting themselves.

Indiana’s veteran suicide rate is higher than the national average. In 2021, nearly 140 Hoosier veterans died by suicide and over 6,000 nationwide, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

A Green Alert will be issued for veterans, active service members, and Indiana National Guard members and reservists who are missing or at risk.

Having classifications of alerts helps first responders so that they can be better prepared to offer targeted support. 

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