Public Safety Programs

AMBER Alert

Massachusetts Child AMBER Alert is an emergency alert system that helps recover abducted children. The Plan utilizes the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to interrupt regular programming and broadcast information that could help recover the child. Information is also broadcast on electronic signs along highways and in airports.

Mass.Gov Citizen Alerts

In order to keep the public informed about critical events, from time to time the Mass.Gov portal will display a Citizen Alert to notify citizens about events impacting public safety.

Food Safety and Protection

Standards and guidelines that ensure the safety of bottled water, food, and food preparation in Massachusetts.

Programs for Crime or Abuse Victims

Environmental Health Assessment

The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has a broad mission of protecting the public health from a variety of environmental exposures. The CEH responds to environmental health concerns and provides communities with epidemiologic and toxicological health assessments.

Governor's Auto Theft Strike Force

Help stop auto thieves by calling the confidential toll free auto theft tip line at 1-800-HOT-AUTO. The unit also runs a VIN Etching program.

Traffic Safety Programs

This section provides information on highway safety initiatives such as Click It or Ticket, You Drink & Drive. You Lose., and Road Respect, along with child passenger safety information and pedestrian/ bike safety.