Amber Alert Complaints

• Texas family sues Apple, claiming loud Amber Alert damaged son’s hearing

  The 'ear-shattering' volume of the Amber Alert through a pair of AirPod Pro earbuds caused their son permanent hearing loss, the family claims.

  Tech

  May 20, 2022
  
• Calls for changes to Amber Alert system getting louder

  For all its successes, middle-of-the-night alerts have led to 911 operators being besieged by angry callers furious at being woken up.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2019
  
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• More complaints to 911, on social media after Amber Alert issued for 2-year-old Brantford girl

  Complaints about the Amber Alert issued to cellphones across Ontario during the early hours on Thursday have started popping up on social media.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2019
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• Thousands sign petition asking for fines against people who call 911 to complain about Amber Alerts

  An online petition has been launched in Ontario asking that fines be implemented for people who call 911 to complain about Amber Alerts. 

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2019
• Amber Alert complaints flood in after 2 boys, grandfather went missing in Newmarket

  "The OPP recognizes the inconvenience the alert may have caused, but will not apologize for using all of the tools available to help locate a child."

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2019
• Winnipeg 911 operators contend with callers confused about Amber Alert

  Some Manitobans, upset or confused about the Amber Alert on their phones Thursday, called 911. Police say people call that line for non-emergencies all too often.

  Feb 15, 2019
• Peel police disappointed over Amber Alert complaints for missing 11-year-old girl found dead

  Some on social media complained about the Amber Alert notification getting sent as far as Winnipeg and Ottawa.

  Crime

  Feb 15, 2019