Alberta to review Amber Alert criteria and day home after death of Calgary boy
Amber Alerts are mainly reserved for when it's believe a child has been abducted and in danger, but the province granted an exception in Parker's case due to his vulnerable state.
The Alberta government has announced it will review its Amber Alert system and the policies of a Calgary day home following the tragic death of an 11-year-old boy with autism. Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis expressed his grief over the loss of Parker Wells, stating that the government aims to learn from the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
Parker's disappearance from a northern Calgary day home prompted a two-week search involving hundreds of police officers and civilians, who attempted to locate him by playing Disney music across the city. The province granted an Amber Alert exception in this case due to the unique circumstances, though the alert was issued two days after Parker was last seen.
Government officials are seeking input from law enforcement, disability advocates, and community organizations to assess the criteria for issuing Amber Alerts and to explore potential improvements for future emergencies. Calgary police have also committed to reviewing their response to the case.
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