Justice for Trooper Werner Foerster Act

Bill 118 s 5085, also known as the Justice for Trooper Werner Foerster Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill is named after Trooper Werner Foerster, a New Jersey State Trooper who was killed in the line of duty in 1973.

The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that individuals convicted of killing a law enforcement officer are not eligible for parole. Specifically, the bill would amend the federal criminal code to prohibit the release of individuals convicted of killing a federal law enforcement officer, state or local law enforcement officer, or member of the National Guard, while in the performance of their official duties.

The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of a National Blue Alert system, which would notify law enforcement agencies, the public, and the media when a law enforcement officer is killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Overall, the Justice for Trooper Werner Foerster Act aims to provide justice for fallen law enforcement officers and their families by ensuring that those responsible for their deaths are held accountable and not eligible for parole.