‘They can be a threat’: Crime analyst explains how Halo law protects officers from potential danger

Two Jacksonville women have been charged with violating the recently enacted Halo law, which protects first responders by requiring a 25-foot buffer zone during arrests.  The Halo law, which took effect in January, aims to give first responders enough space to perform their duties without interference. The law requires first responders to give a verbal warning to anyone within 25 feet, instructing them to step back or face misdemeanor charges.