4-Hour Delay in AMBER Alert for Missing Louisiana Child Sparks Change
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. — A recent investigation by WWL Louisiana revealed that the issuance of an AMBER alert took nearly four hours after 4-year-old Erin Brunett and her sister were reported missing. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker, who took office shortly after the incident, emphasized that improving the alert process is a top priority.
The timeline, obtained through a public records request, showed that initial communication between the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) and Louisiana State Police (LSP) experienced delays, including a nearly 40-minute gap due to an LSP agent’s training absence. Following this, it took an additional hour for TPSO to submit the formal AMBER alert application, which LSP later deemed incomplete.
In response, a new policy has been implemented to streamline communication and ensure accurate information is relayed promptly. Sheriff Sticker stated that proper procedures are critical to avoid jeopardizing innocent individuals while outlining the necessary details for an AMBER alert.
With AMBER alerts being rare—only nine in the past decade—Sticker plans regular training on the missing persons procedures, underscoring its importance. The case of Erin Brunett continues to unfold as Daniel Callihan, who confessed to her and her mother’s murders, is set for trial next month.
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