CO SJR006

Designates February 4 of each year as "Missing Persons Day" in Colorado to raise awareness of missing persons and support families affected by disappearances.

Recognizes the scope of the missing persons crisis, citing that approximately 2,300 Americans are reported missing daily and 89,924 active missing persons cases existed in the U.S. as of December 31, 2014.

Acknowledges Colorado's AMBER Alert program (established 2002) and Silver Alert program (expanded 2007) that have helped recover missing children and locate missing seniors and people with developmental disabilities.

Acknowledges over 300 currently missing Coloradans by name and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to victim advocacy organizations including FOHVAMP, Colorado Victims for Justice, COVA, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

Calls for continued public awareness, media support, and law enforcement efforts to locate missing persons of all ages, addressing the misconception that a 24-hour waiting period is required before classifying someone as missing.