New law to address gaps in Amber Alert system signed at Prince McCree’s school [Video]

Governor Tony Evers just signed a new bill into law aimed at addressing gaps in the Amber Alert System.

The bill was created after the deaths of two children highlighted issues in the system — including Milwaukee’s Prince McCree. Evers signed the bill at Hawley Environmental School, where Prince was a student.

While attending classes there, Prince was known for his energy and love of Spider-Man. Governor Evers hopes the new law will prevent more tragic deaths like his, and 10-year-old Lily Peters of Chippewa Falls.

Prince’s mother reported him missing last year. MPD’s request for an Amber Alert was denied at the time — and Prince was found a day later.

The Prince Act loosens criteria to issue alerts for missing children, utilizing the emergency alert system to mobilize communities and to search for missing children. The new alert will apply to children 10 years and younger, along with children under 18 who have disabilities that …