Sec. 411.446. NOTIFICATION TO DEPARTMENT. (a) A law enforcement agency that receives notice of an individual who is suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer and who has not yet been apprehended shall:
(1) confirm the accuracy of the information; and
(2) if the agency believes the missing suspect poses a threat to other law enforcement officers and to the public, provide notice to the department.
(b) A law enforcement agency providing notice to the department under Subsection (a) shall include with that notice a detailed description of the missing suspect and, if applicable, any available portion of the license plate number of a motor vehicle being used by the suspect.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (S.B. 1138), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas
Subchapter P. Blue Alert System
Section 411.442. Blue Alert System
Section 411.443. Administration
Section 411.444. Department to Recruit Participants
Section 411.445. State Agencies
Section 411.446. Notification to Department
Section 411.447. Activation of Blue Alert System