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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rachel Sharp

Lily Peters murder: Local lawmaker vows to review Amber Alert policy as Change.org petition grows

Chippewa Falls Police Department

A Wisconsin lawmaker has vowed to review the current Amber Alert process for missing children as a Change.org petition calling for the launch of a “Lily Alert” grows following the shocking murder of 10-year-old Lily Peters.

Wisconsin State Rep Jesse James said he plans to meet with local police chiefs “about what is in place and look at possibilities for improvement” when children are reported missing in the state, in a memo shared on the Change.org petition page.

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