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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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