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HB 302 - Establishes "Blue Alert" System - Missouri Key Vote

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Title: Establishes "Blue Alert" System

NOTE: THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE BILL, MEANING THE LANGUAGE OF THE ORIGINAL BILL HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SUBSTITUTE BILL TEXT DIFFERS FROM THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE TEXT CAN VARY GREATLY.

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Title: Establishes "Blue Alert" System

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

A vote to pass a bill that establishes a "Blue Alert" system to aid in the apprehension of individuals suspected of killing or wounding law enforcement officers.

Highlights:

 

  • Establishes the “Blue Alert System” to aid in the identification, location, and apprehension of individuals suspected of killing or seriously wounding a law enforcement officer (Sec. A).

  • Requires the Department of Public Safety to coordinate with law enforcement agencies and television and radio broadcasters in providing the public with an alert about an occurrence involving a wounded or killed officer (Sec. A).  

  • Specifies that participation in the alert system is optional for law enforcement agencies, broadcasters, and other public and private entities (Sec. A).

  • Establishes a committee to oversee the alert system and expand ways of providing public notices related to homeland security, crime, health emergencies, and other imminent dangers (Sec. A).

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