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MI SB0336
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the Michigan Blue Alert Act as the official response to reports of serious injury or death of law enforcement officers in Michigan.
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Requires the Department of State Police to establish and maintain the Michigan Blue Alert Plan designed to rapidly disseminate information to radio and television stations throughout the state.
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Activates blue alerts only when a law enforcement officer is killed or seriously injured, a suspect is identified, the suspect poses a serious risk to the public and other officers, and suspect information (name, physical description, or vehicle details) is available for broadcast.
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Requires the investigating law enforcement agency to recommend activation of the blue alert to the state police before implementation.
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Takes effect February 1, 2016 (90 days after enactment on November 3, 2015).
Legislative Description
Law enforcement; other; public safety communications; create Michigan blue alert plan to broadcast information regarding attacks on peace officers. Creates new act.
Law enforcement: other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0167'15 With Immediate Effect
11/4/2015