ARKANSAS, USA — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) sent a press release on Friday reminding parents, guardians, and educators to "remain vigilant" in protecting children from online predators.

ASP said that since January 2024, it has issued 10 Amber Alerts and 27 Missing/Endangered advisories for missing children and teens, "several of whom were lured away by individuals they met through online messaging apps," ASP said.

Two of the Amber Alerts and 13 of the missing/endangered advisories were issued since January 2025.

ASP said that while summer ends and kids go back to the classroom, adults are urged to talk to children and teens about the dangers of talking to strangers online.

"We all have a role in protecting Arkansas’ children," said Major Stacie Rhoads, the commander of the ASP Crim

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