What is a 'Blue Alert

2022 - 6 - 28

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TBI apologizes for duplicate Blue Alert notifications (WKRN News 2)

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported multiple duplicate Blue Alert notifications were issued early Wednesday morning for Erin shooting suspect BJ ...

TBI apologizes after multiple Blue Alerts pushed to phones over ... (The Tennessean)

Some cellphone users reported getting repeated "Blue Alert" pushes to their phones. TBI is looking into what happened.

Amber Alerts Blue Alerts are also shared on TDOT road signs, lottery displays TBI social media platforms. While TBI is the agency that activates a Blue Alert, it is not in charge of sending out mobile alerts. Social media users chimed in on their frustration over the barrage of Blue Alerts pushed to their phones, with some saying they turned them off altogether. TBI said in the release. A total of 25 people died and hundreds were injured. Some expressed similar frustration over cellphone alerts when tornadoes swept through the region in March 2020.

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation acknowledges Blue Alert issues (WSMV Nashville)

On Tuesday afternoon, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued several Blue Alerts to help find the suspects involved in both the Hendersonville PD ...

We’ve heard your frustration about this week’s alerts and your hopes for a more efficient, timely and informative alert system.” - A person’s movement in and out of state TBI said that unfortunately, there is no one easy answer.

TBI addresses frustrations over 'Blue Alert' warnings (WVLT.TV)

Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation addressed user frustrations over the Blue Alert system Wednesday.

“We will continue to sharpen our system, with your feedback, as these situations demand our best efforts for the sake of the safety of our state’s communities and its people.” Some people received audible notifications overnight, many hours after the actual Blue Alerts were issued and resolved,” TBI officials said in a later release. Some people grew upset Tuesday night when they kept getting messages for Blue Alerts that had already been issued, TBI officials said.

TBI responds to Blue Alert complaints (Action News 5)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Tennessee Bureau of Investigation responded to the complaints of Blue Alerts that were issued Tuesday. A Blue Alert on our phones is ...

In a Twitter post, TBI said they don’t send mobile alerts and are working with their partners to determine why some people received the alert overnight. They apologized for the inconvenience and said it is frustrating and inconvenient for everyone. A Blue Alert on our phones is used to alert everyone about dangerous fugitives who pose an immediate risk to the community.

TBI apologizes, looks into Blue Alert notifications (NewsChannel5.com)

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued two separate Blue Alerts during this week's manhunts. But the way they came out caused a lot of confusion.

"I think the system just needs to be streamlined. We weren't doing anything and my husband and I both got it at the same time and we're like, 'what is this?'" Jessica Davidson said. So, we are looking for ways we can improve the situation," said TBI Spokesperson Susan Niland. "There are many variables that can go into whether you get these alerts; we certainly apologize for anybody who was awakened or annoyed. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said the recent two suspects met the criteria for TBI to issue Blue Alerts. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued two separate Blue Alerts during manhunts where the suspect in different incidents shot and injured a police officer.