“We interrupt this programming to inform you of threats of law enforcement and for your help in apprehending dangerous suspects.”
That’s a message broadcast media could soon be required to air, thanks to a proposal that would empower local law enforcement with FCC-mandated “Blue Alerts.”
RBR + TVBR OBSERVATION (full text below, for members only): We really like Chairman Pai. We love law enforcement officers. But, would “Blue Alerts” go too far in giving local authorities the power to take over your airwaves?