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MO HB1758
Bill
Status
1/21/2010
Primary Sponsor
Martin Rucker
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AI Summary
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Creates a statewide "Blue Alert System" to aid in identifying, locating, and apprehending individuals suspected of killing or seriously wounding local, state, or federal law enforcement officers
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Directs the Department of Public Safety to develop regional systems and coordinate with local law enforcement agencies and media broadcasters; requires minimum participation from the Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol, Department of Transportation, and Missouri Lottery
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Establishes a 10-member Blue Alert System Oversight Committee housed within the Department of Public Safety, with seven members appointed by the governor requiring senate confirmation, representing sheriffs' associations, police chiefs' associations, radio broadcasters, and television broadcasters
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Makes participation in the blue alert system optional for local law enforcement agencies and licensed radio and television broadcasters
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Classifies knowingly making a false report that triggers an alert as a class A misdemeanor
Legislative Description
Establishes the Blue Alert System and the Blue Alert System Oversight Committee to assist in the identification and location of any person suspected of killing or seriously wounding a law enforcement officer
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
2/16/2010