New Jersey § 52:17b-194
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-194, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:17b-194.
a. Any media outlet that participates in the Blue Alert System established pursuant
to section 1 of P.L.2019, c. 369 ( C.52:17B-194.12 ) may voluntarily agree, upon notice of the issuance of a Blue Alert, to inform the
public of a missing law enforcement officer, a person suspected of killing or seriously
injuring a law enforcement officer, or any other circumstances surrounding the death,
serious injury, or disappearance of a law enforcement officer within the service regions
of that media outlet. The notice shall be provided through the lead law enforcement agency. b. The alerts shall terminate upon notice from the lead law enforcement agency. c. The alerts shall include a description of the missing officer or person suspected
of killing or seriously injuring a law enforcement officer and other information the
lead law enforcement agency may deem appropriate. The lead law enforcement agency shall, in a timely manner, update the media with
new information regarding the missing officer or suspect when appropriate. d. The alerts also shall provide information concerning the method by which members
of the public who have information relating to the missing officer, potential suspect,
or circumstances relating to the death, serious injury, or disappearance of a law
enforcement officer may contact the lead law enforcement agency.
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