Upgrades crime of false public alarm when act done knowing it will result in law enforcement response against certain persons.
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Overview
This bill updates the crime of false public alarm in New Jersey to increase the severity of the offense when the alarm is intentionally triggered with the knowledge that it will result in a law enforcement response directed at specific individuals, including elected officials, judges, and law enforcement officers. It raises the potential penalties for such actions, aiming to deter deliberate targeting of these officials through false alarms. The bill also addresses related offenses like placing false bombs and making nuisance 911 calls.
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James Beach
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