Emergency alerts for schools and the public in Florida regarding imminent threats.
The bill creates a system for issuing emergency alerts in Florida, specifically the "Ya Ya Alert" for schools and the "Imminent Threat Alert" for the public. Local law enforcement agencies must issue these alerts under certain conditions, such as when a person suspected of causing serious bodily harm or assault with a deadly weapon has fled the scene. The alerts must include detailed descriptions of the suspect and their vehicle. The bill also provides immunity from civil liability for those who comply in good faith with the alert requirements.
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