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Do not wait. You do not have to wait 24 hours to report someone missing.
Taking action right away can help investigators respond quickly and improve the chances of locating the missing person safely.
The steps below can help guide what to do and how to support investigators.
If you suspect someone is missing, report it right away. You do not need to wait 24 hours — the first 48 hours are the most critical.
You may contact:
Must-have information:
Additional helpful information:
Request a Feather Alert through Tribal Council or law enforcement to alert the public quickly and mobilize the community.
Keep a written record of important information during the search:
Keeping organized notes can help investigators follow up on leads and ensure important information is not lost.
If there is a location connected to the disappearance:
Continue to follow up with lead investigators as the case progresses.
While investigators are working on the case, families may also wish to check with nearby facilities that sometimes encounter individuals who are missing or unidentified.
You may consider contacting:
When making inquiries, provide the person’s name, age, and physical description if possible.
These calls can be difficult, but checking additional resources may help ensure no potential leads are overlooked.
If you need help navigating next steps, follow-up support, or advocacy after reporting someone missing, additional organizations may be able to assist families and loved ones.
Visit the resources page to find support services, reporting assistance, and advocacy organizations that may be available to help.
Availability and services may vary by location.
The Feather Alert is a statewide emergency alert activated by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to help locate missing Indigenous people in California. The program was established in 2023 to ensure faster, coordinated response when an Indigenous person goes missing under suspicious or dangerous circumstances.
Indigenous communities face disproportionately high rates of violence and disappearance, making rapid public awareness and coordinated response critical.
If someone is missing right now, please see the “What To Do Immediately” section for important steps families and communities can take.
A Feather Alert is issued when an Indigenous person is reported missing and meets specific criteria. Similar to Amber Alerts and Silver Alerts, Feather Alerts are designed to quickly notify the public and enlist community help in locating someone who may be in danger.
Before an alert is activated, law enforcement or a California Tribe works with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to confirm the disappearance and determine whether the situation meets the program’s requirements.
Feather Alerts are typically used in situations where there is concern for the person’s safety, including risks of violence, trafficking, or other urgent circumstances where public awareness may help locate the individual quickly.
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A Feather Alert is a type of missing person alert issued by the CHP when an Indigenous person has gone missing and meets certain criteria. Similar to Amber Alerts and Silver Alerts, Feather Alerts are designed to quickly inform the public and enlist community help in locating someone who may be in danger.
A Feather Alert is issued when an Indigenous person is reported missing and there is concern for their safety. Before an alert is activated, law enforcement or Tribal Council works with local and tribal authorities to investigate the disappearance and confirm that the person is indeed missing. Feather Alerts are used in situations where the person may be in danger—including risks to physical safety, potential trafficking, or other urgent circumstances—and when there is information that could help the public assist in their safe recovery.
