Criminal penalty for impersonating a peace officer increased, crime of impersonating a peace officer while possessing a firearm established, enhanced penalties established, persons presenting as peace officers required to fulfill duty to identify, and criminal penalties established.

Summary

The bill makes impersonating a peace officer a felony with up to two years in prison and a $4,000 fine, and creates harsher penalties for certain aggravated acts and for repeat offenses. It also creates a separate felony if the impersonator possesses a firearm, and mandates that legitimate officers disclose their agency, name and badge number when presenting themselves. The changes aim to deter false police claims and improve public safety.

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