There's been a number of lawsuits stemming around the Amber Alert system [1][2][3]. It's very plausible that they could find someone to sue for failing to issue

There's been a number of lawsuits stemming around the Amber Alert system [1][2][3]. It's very plausible that they could find someone to sue for failing to issue an emergency alert. Not sure if they would win but it could encourage the NWS and local agencies to err on the side of caution. 1. https://mynorthwest.com/6711/lawsuit-cop-falls-asleep-delaying-amber-alert/ https://mynorthwest.com/6711/lawsuit-cop-falls-asleep-delayi... 2. https://www.amberadvocate.org/amber-feature/ashlynnes-law/ https://www.amberadvocate.org/amber-feature/ashlynnes-law/ 3. https://www.wandtv.com/news/amber-alert-lawsuit-moves-to-federal-court/article_6c2dbf68-d71c-5a36-8e91-2c8e618cdbef.html https://www.wandtv.com/news/amber-alert-lawsuit-moves-to-fed...