The tragic murder of 14-year-old indigenous teen Emily Pike in Arizona has sparked a movement for a statewide alert system similar to AMBER Alerts for missing indigenous individuals. The proposed system, known as the Turquoise Alert, would help disseminate information quickly in cases of missing indigenous persons, potentially saving lives. The push for this system comes after Pike’s death, which remains unsolved and has left a community in mourning.
In California, a similar alert system called the Feather Alert has been in place since 2023, with some success in recovering missing individuals. The success of these alerts largely depends on public response, with individuals being vigilant and keeping an eye out for the missing persons. The proposed Arizona bill, HB 2281, which would establish the Turquoise Alert system, is set to be discussed in the State Senate, with potential amendments to honor Emily Pike’s memory. This initiative aims to protect indigenous individuals and prevent tragedies like Pike’s murder from happening again.
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