Establishes "Purple Alert System" to assist in finding missing persons.
New Jersey's S 2836 establishes a voluntary "Purple Alert System" to rapidly notify the public about missing persons facing immediate danger of death or serious injury. The system requires law enforcement to meet specific criteria (like confirmed risk and sufficient identifying details) before activating alerts. Alerts, distributed via media and highway signs when motor vehicle details are confirmed, include a missing person's description and contact information for public tips, while protecting health details. The Attorney General must develop guidelines ensuring privacy and coordinate with law enforcement and media to implement the system.
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Introduced Feb 27, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Angela McKnight
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