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Title: Protect and Serve Act of 2018
Vote to pass a bill that defines an intentional crime against law enforcement officers as a hate crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Requires a sentence of either life in prison or death for individuals found guilty of crimes that resulted in the kidnapping or death of a law enforcement officer (Sec. 2).
Defines “law enforcement officer” as an employee of a governmental or public agency who is authorized by law to do the following, including, but not limited to (Sec. 2):
Engage in or supervise the prevention, detention, investigation, or incarceration of any person for any criminal violation of law; and
To apprehend or arrest a person for any criminal violation of law.
Title: Protect and Serve Act of 2018