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 importance of public participation in AMBER Alert and other alert programs, which have successfully recovered 977 children nationally since 1996 and 61 through Wireless Emergency Alerts.

Acknowledges that the common misconception of a 24-hour waiting period before filing a missing persons report is dangerous and emphasizes the importance of prompt investigations when evidence of violence or unusual circumstances exists.

Addresses the scope of the missing persons crisis, noting that as of January 2020 the FBI reported 86,989 active missing persons in the United States with a large portion being juveniles under age 21, and Colorado has 155 active missing child cases.

Provides a comprehensive list of 655 currently missing Colorado residents whose names and families are acknowledged in the resolution, with copies to be sent to victim assistance organizations and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.