80H.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply: 1. “Department” means the department of public safety. 2. “Law enforcement agency” means a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the search for a suspect in a case involving the death or serious injury of a peace officer in the line of duty, or […]
80H.2 Blue alert program — creation. A blue alert program is created as a cooperative effort between the department and local law enforcement agencies to aid in the search for a suspect of a crime involving the death or serious injury of a peace officer in the line of duty or a peace officer who […]
80H.3 Criteria — blue alert. 1. Upon notification by a law enforcement agency that a suspect in a case involving the death or serious injury of a peace officer in the line of duty has not been apprehended and may be a serious threat to the public, the department of public safety communications center shall […]
80H.4 Activation and termination. 1. Upon establishment of the blue alert criteria in section 80H.3, the department shall transmit a blue alert through the emergency alert system to Iowa broadcasters. 2. Upon the transmission of a blue alert, the department shall post the alert on an internet website accessible by the public. 3. After an […]
80H.5 Liability. No entity or individual shall be liable for any civil damages arising from the activation or termination of a blue alert, provided the entity or individual acts reasonably and in good faith. 2020 Acts, ch 1104, §5
80H.6 Rules. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to implement this chapter. 2020 Acts, ch 1104, §6
