Harsher Penalties for Killing Officers: Life Imprisonment or Death
This bill introduces stricter penalties for the murder of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, including life imprisonment or the death penalty. It aims to enhance the protection of public servants and may impact the sense of security within communities.
Key points
Murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer acting in official duties will be punishable by life imprisonment or death.
The bill outlines factors that may lead to a death sentence, such as ambush, prior threats, affiliation with violence-promoting organizations, or committing the offense during organized anti-law enforcement activity.
The bill does not prevent states from prosecuting such offenses under their own laws.
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