Bill > S1772

This bill establishes a statewide Blue Alert system in Massachusetts designed to help law enforcement quickly locate and apprehend individuals suspected of seriously injuring or killing a police officer, state trooper, or other law enforcement official. The bill amends existing state laws to create a legal framework for the system, specifically empowering the Executive Office of Public Safety to coordinate its implementation. The Blue Alert system will be similar to other emergency alert systems like Amber Alerts, but focused specifically on cases involving violence against law enforcement officers. Key provisions include defining terms related to the alert system, such as what constitutes a "law enforcement agency" for the purposes of this system, and establishing the legal authority for the executive office to develop and activate these alerts when specific criteria are met. By creating this systematic approach, the bill aims to provide a rapid response mechanism to help protect public safety and support law enforcement in tracking down suspects who have committed serious violent crimes against officers.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1772