[EAS] FCC BLU Alert Proposal

[Phil Johnson]

I continue to maintain that this proposal benefits no one but the politicians who will falsely claim that they're "doing something" about attacks on law enforcement officers.

This comment from a senior police official in Washington State:

"As we have in the past, we oppose this.  I wish people would stop helping us."

And from a 15-year veteran of the Seattle Police Department:

"As a real life example from our previous conversation: This information was shot out nationwide within hours of the event, and stories published across southeastern US news outlets included pictures, and a warning to call 911 and not approach the fugitives.
A good example, I think, showing the Blue Alert idea is a solution without a problem."

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Phil Johnson
Chair, Central Puget Sound WA LECC
Member, Washington SECC
Member, Washington State AMBER Alert Advisory Committee