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FL H0003
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/6/2011
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Creates section 784.071 of Florida Statutes establishing a blue alert system for law enforcement emergencies
- Requires Department of Law Enforcement to issue blue alerts when a law enforcement officer is killed, seriously injured, assaulted with a deadly weapon, or missing in the line of duty under circumstances raising safety concerns
- Blue alerts must be disseminated immediately through emergency alert system via television, radio, and highway dynamic message signs
- Conditions for issuing blue alert include: suspect has fled the scene, poses imminent threat to public or officers, and detailed suspect/vehicle description is available
- Allows emergency traffic information to take precedence over blue alert messages on highway signs
- Effective date: October 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Assault or Battery of a Law Enforcement Officer
Last Action
Ordered enrolled -HJ 1101
5/3/2011
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/10/2011
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