Thu Apr 03 22:00:00 UTC 2025: **Utah to Conduct Statewide Amber Alert Test Thursday**
SALT LAKE CITY (October 25, 2023) – Utah residents should expect a test Amber Alert on their phones, TVs, radios, and highway message boards this Thursday between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Utah Department of Public Safety is conducting the statewide test to verify recent system upgrades and ensure compliance with national standards. The alert will clearly identify itself as a test and require no action from recipients. This crucial system, used to quickly notify the public in child abduction cases, was upgraded to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The test ensures the system functions correctly during actual emergencies.