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AR HB1741
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Deann Vaught
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Blue Alert Notification System under the Arkansas Crime Information Center to issue rapid alerts following physical assaults on law enforcement officers.
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Defines "physical assault on a law enforcement officer" as a physical act, threat, or attempted act that results or could result in death or serious bodily injury to an officer.
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Authorizes the Crime Information Center to issue a Blue Alert when a law enforcement agency requests one and three conditions are met: the suspect has fled the scene, poses an imminent threat to the public or other officers, and public dissemination may help prevent further harm or accelerate apprehension.
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Requires Blue Alerts to include a description of the suspected assailant and, if available, a license plate number or vehicle description.
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Mandates the Crime Information Center provide Blue Alert information to any other entities in Arkansas that issue similar notifications.
Legislative Description
To Establish A Blue Alert Notification System; And Concerning Emergency Assistance To Law Enforcement.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2017