ISP concerned with new cell alert

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The Amber Alert system has helped find over 600 missing children since its inception.
    
Indiana State Police applaud what it does, but they have doubts about the newest feature.  It's a national phone notification system.

It goes off, sending out a jarring sound. The alert is sent to everyone, even if they don't enroll in the system, because they're automatically enrolled for it. This has caused some issues nation wide.
     
For that Indiana State Police have voiced concerns. They say it could be dangerous for drivers. They hope to come up with a safer alternative in the future.

"The last thing we want to do is cause an accident trying to do something good," said ISP Sgt. Joe Watts.  "We don't want to startle drivers. We want them to have the information.  We want to have the system in place in a good way and a good system, so it doesn't startle drivers."

Watts said that as of February 1, the state has opted out of the cell phone alert system.

They're working on what they would consider a safe alternative.