Gore thanks veterans for their service, reminds Hoosiers of the Green Alert system

State Rep. Mitch Gore (D-Indianapolis) issued the following statement reminding Hoosiers about the Green Alert system in honor of Veterans Day: 

“The nation pauses on Nov. 11 every year to honor military veterans for their brave and selfless service to the United States of America. We owe veterans our deepest gratitude and respect for putting their lives at risk to defend the sacred principles of freedom and democracy.

“As Hoosiers take a moment to thank the veterans in their lives and their communities, I want to remind everyone of a new program in our state designed to enhance the safety of Hoosier veterans. 

“This past legislative session, I was immensely proud to have passed a bill to establish a statewide Green Alert system that went into effect on July 1 of this year. The Green Alert notifies the public when an at-risk veteran goes missing. This allows law enforcement and the community to go into the situation fully informed and with an added sense of urgency as veterans suffering from conditions such as PTSD are more likely to be experiencing a mental health crisis when they go missing.

“Those who fought for us deserve a state that supports and protects them when they come home. To all of our veterans: thank you for your sacrifice, thank you for your valor, and thank you for your service.” 

For information about what to do if an at-risk veteran in your life goes missing, visit the Green Alert homepage here.