An Amber Alert is a child abduction alert system meant to quickly distribute information about a child who has been abducted. Synonyms for this term include child abduction emergency, child abduction alarm, missing child alert, and missing child emergency. These terms all refer to systems put in place to alert the public and law enforcement about a missing child, with the goal of quickly locating and safely retrieving the child. The Amber Alert system is used in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. No matter what the name, the message remains the same - to locate a missing child and ensure their safe return.