Blue Alert

Florida legal definition under F.S. 784.071

Verified by Licensed Bail Bond ProfessionalsLast updated: March 2026
Definition: A statewide alert activated when a law enforcement officer is killed or seriously injured, or when an imminent threat exists. Broadcasts suspect information via highway signs, media, and cell phone alerts to help locate the suspect.

Category: FL-Specific Laws · Statute: F.S. 784.071 · Source: Florida Legislature

Understanding Blue Alert in Florida

A statewide alert activated when a law enforcement officer is killed or seriously injured, or when an imminent threat exists. Broadcasts suspect information via highway signs, media, and cell phone alerts to help locate the suspect.

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