California SB805 criminalizes fraudulent impersonation of law enforcement and fire department officers.

California SB805 makes it a misdemeanor to impersonate a law enforcement officer, fire department officer, or other government official. This includes wearing authorized uniforms, badges, or insignia with fraudulent intent. Vendors must verify purchasers of such items are authorized to wear them. Exceptions include use of such items as props in media productions with permission. The bill also mandates law enforcement agencies to publicly post policies on visible identification of sworn personnel. It goes into immediate effect to protect public safety and trust in law enforcement.

California SB805 criminalizes fraudulent impersonation of law enforcement and fire department officers.

California SB805 makes it a misdemeanor to impersonate a law enforcement officer, fire department officer, or other government official. This includes wearing authorized uniforms, badges, or insignia with fraudulent intent. Vendors must verify purchasers of such items are authorized to wear them. Exceptions include use of such items as props in media productions with permission. The bill also mandates law enforcement agencies to publicly post policies on visible identification of sworn personnel. It goes into immediate effect to protect public safety and trust in law enforcement.