We need your immediate help to make Silver Alerts a reality in Michigan! While 38 states and the District of Columbia have a Silver Alert system in place, Michigan still lacks a public notification system dedicated to broadcasting alerts for missing vulnerable senior citizens.
We have heard from several Michigan representatives and senators who support this initiative—but we need YOUR voice to push for action. Please sign and share this petition today to demand a meaningful, time-tested Silver Alert system to help locate and protect our missing senior citizens.
Why Silver Alerts Matter:
Time-Sensitive Response: The first six hours are critical in locating missing seniors, especially those with dementia or cognitive impairments.
Public Involvement: Silver Alerts notify the public through highway signs, news outlets, and social media to increase awareness and facilitate recoveries.
Saving Lives: When seniors go missing, they face immediate danger from accidents, harsh weather, or becoming disoriented. A Silver Alert can mean the difference between life and death.
Michigan’s Current System Falls Short
Michigan’s Mozelle Senior or Vulnerable Adult Medical Alert Act (Act 176 of 2012) allows law enforcement to share information through the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) and media sources. However, it does not provide an emergency public notification system that enables Michigan residents to assist in searches, drastically reducing the chances of rapid recovery.
Proven Success in Other States
In North Carolina, 128 Silver Alerts were issued in 2008, resulting in 118 successful recoveries. Data consistently shows that states with Silver Alert programs see faster recovery times and more lives saved. Michigan must follow their lead!
We Need Your Help NOW!
We are at a pivotal moment! With a quarter of Michigan residents now age 60 or older, it’s crucial to implement a comprehensive and effective Silver Alert system. Lawmakers are listening—but they need to hear from YOU.
✅ Sign the petition now! ✅ Share with your friends, family, and community! ✅ Call on Michigan legislators to act TODAY!
Together, we can ensure that no missing senior is left behind. Let’s bring Silver Alerts to Michigan NOW!