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DE HB448

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/26/2010

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a statewide "Blue Alert" system in Delaware to expedite apprehension of persons suspected of killing or seriously injuring law enforcement officers.

  • Establishes procedures for investigating law enforcement agencies to activate alerts through the Delaware Information Analysis Center (DIAC), Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (DELJIS), and National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

  • Defines "law enforcement officers" to include state police, local police, sheriffs, correctional officers, state fire marshals, federal law enforcement agents, and other sworn enforcement personnel.

  • Requires alerts to include descriptive information about suspects and notifications to designated media outlets in Delaware, with investigating agencies determining appropriate geographic boundaries for each alert.

  • Provides for termination of alerts when suspects are apprehended, incidents are resolved, or the alert system is no longer effective; effective January 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Implementation Of A Statewide “blue Alert” System For The Speedy Apprehension Of Persons Accused Of Killing Or Seriously Injuring Law Enforcement Officers.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/26/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Safety6/17/2010
Public Safety & Homeland Security6/3/2010

Full Bill Text

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