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AR HB1741

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Deann Vaught

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Blue Alert Notification System under the Arkansas Crime Information Center to issue rapid alerts following physical assaults on law enforcement officers.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Requires Blue Alerts to include a description of the suspected assailant and, if available, a license plate number or vehicle description.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/1/2017

Full Bill Text

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