blue alert

noun

A bulletin announcing information about the injuring or killing of a law enforcement officer in the line of duty, to aid in catching the perpetrator.

Meanings

nounblue alert (plural blue alerts)

plural blue alerts

  1. USA bulletin announcing information about the injuring or killing of a law enforcement officer in the line of duty, to aid in catching the perpetrator.
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