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OK HB2747
Bill
Status
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Richard Morrissette
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AI Summary
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Creates the Oklahoma Blue Alert Act, establishing a statewide alert system to rapidly disseminate information to media outlets when a law enforcement officer has been killed or seriously injured
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Designates the Commissioner of Public Safety as the statewide coordinator, with authority to adopt rules and issue directives for implementation
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Requires four conditions for activation: a law enforcement officer killed or seriously injured with a suspect identified, the suspect poses a serious risk to the public and other officers, investigators have the suspect's name, physical description, or vehicle information, and the investigating agency recommends activation
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Authorizes the Commissioner to notify authorities outside Oklahoma when alert criteria are met and requires annual review of the system's function and procedures
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Effective date: November 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Law enforcement; creating the Oklahoma Blue Alert Act; directing the Department of Public Safety to develop and implement statewide blue alert system; effective date.
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/26/2016
4/26/2016