AL SB180

Establishes a statewide "Blue Alert" system overseen by the Director of the Department of Public Safety to notify the public when a suspect in a case involving death or serious injury of a peace officer remains at large or a peace officer is missing in the line of duty.

Blue Alert activation requires law enforcement agencies to verify that a suspect has not been apprehended, may be a serious threat to the public, and that sufficient information is available for public dissemination, or that a missing officer's information can assist in locating them.

Participating law enforcement agencies must cooperate with the Department of Public Safety, establish plans for informing their officers once activated, and utilize rapid response telephone systems to alert residents in targeted geographic areas.

The Director may recruit television, radio, cable, print media, private entities, and the public to assist in developing and implementing the alert system, and may enter into agreements with system participants for necessary support.

Entities or individuals disseminating Blue Alert notifications are protected from civil liability for such dissemination except in cases of unreasonable, wanton, willful, or intentional conduct.