S.83

The Thin Blue Line Act enhances penalties for those convicted of killing or targeting public safety officers.

The Thin Blue Line Act amends the federal criminal code to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target public safety officers. This includes officers engaged in the performance of their official duties or targeted because of their status as public officials or employees. The bill introduces a new aggravating factor for the death penalty in cases involving the killing or targeting of law enforcement officers or other first responders.