Infographic: Did you know - Alert Ready

The New Brunswick RCMP is responsible for issuing Alert Ready messages when there is a police-involved incident that could pose a serious threat to public safety, or an Amber Alert.

Alert Ready messages will be broadcast on:

• Radio
• Television
• Compatible wireless devices

If you receive an Alert Ready message:

• Follow the instructions in the Alert until instructed otherwise
• Follow the New Brunswick RCMP on Facebook and/or Twitter for non-critical updates
• Check with loved ones in the affected area to ensure they're aware of what's happening
• Do not call 9-1-1 unless you have an emergency or information specific to the incident the Alert was issued for
• Do not share police locations, or photos of police operations during the incident

Significant updates will be issued via Alert Ready message.

What are the criteria for an Alert Ready in New Brunswick?

An Alert Ready message can only be initiated if all of the following criteria are met:

• There is an active threat to the public
• The critical incident could cause the public serious bodily harm or death
• There is sufficient descriptive detail of the critical incident to provide to the public
• Issuing the Alert could assist in minimizing potential victims
• Issuing an Alert could assist with obtaining more information

Did you know?

The RCMP uses a variety of methods to communicate during a critical incident, including:

• Alert Ready
• social media
• news releases
• media interviews
• direct conversations with affected residents and organizations.

We will share information as frequently as we can while protecting the ongoing investigation.

Why didn't I get the Alert?

Alert Ready messages are only sent to wireless devices in the affected area. If you are in the affected area and did not get the Alert Ready message, contact your service provider.

Why isn't an Alert Ready message issued right away?

Police need time to respond to a call, assess the situation, and gather credible information. We make decisions based on the information we have at the time. We will err on the side of caution when it comes to public safety.

Be patient

Police will not conclude an Alert until we are confident there is no further risk to the general public, and that sometimes takes time. Your patience and cooperation when an Alert Ready message is issued will help keep people safe.