Data Sources & Transparency
Complete transparency in our data sources and methodologies. All information is derived from publicly accessible sources.
National Missing & Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Public database of missing persons cases
Access Level: Public
FBI's National Crime Information Center (Public Bulletins)
Public safety bulletins and alerts
Access Level: Public Bulletins Only
State and Local Government Records
Public records from Alabama state and local agencies
Access Level: FOIA Compliant
Local News Outlets
Alabama news stations and newspapers
Automated RSS feeds and public articles
National News Networks
CNN, Fox News, NBC, ABC, CBS public reports
Public news articles and press releases
Press Releases
Official government and organization press releases
Public announcements and statements
Public Social Media Posts
Publicly visible posts on social platforms
Only public posts, no private content
Community Tip Submissions
Voluntary information submitted by community members
All submissions forwarded to appropriate authorities
Public Forums and Websites
Publicly accessible community forums and websites
Information sharing platforms and community boards
Data Retention: Information is retained only as long as necessary for public safety purposes.
Privacy Protection: Personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Accuracy: All information is subject to verification and may contain errors.
Updates: Data sources and methodologies are regularly reviewed and updated.