Harsher Penalties for Attacks on Law Enforcement and First Responders.
This act amends existing law to potentially impose harsher sentences, including the death penalty, for individuals who attack law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders. The aim is to enhance the protection of those who ensure public safety by increasing the legal consequences for assaults against them.
Key points
Killing or attempting to kill a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder becomes an additional aggravating factor for the imposition of the death penalty.
This applies when the attack occurs while the victim is performing official duties, due to their official duties, or because of their status as a public official or employee.
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