Upgrades crime of false public alarm when act done knowing it will result in law enforcement response against certain persons.

S 1004 upgrades penalties for false public alarms that specifically target certain officials. The bill amends New Jersey law to make it a second-degree crime (instead of third-degree) when someone knowingly creates a false alarm likely to trigger law enforcement response against elected officials, judges, or law enforcement officers. This increases potential penalties from up to 5 years in prison and $15,000 fines to up to 10 years in prison and $150,000 fines. The change directly affects individuals who make false emergency reports targeting these officials, aiming to deter "swatting" incidents that endanger public safety personnel.