Rhode Island S2292 makes it a felony to remove or attempt to remove any firearm, weapon, or communication device from a peace officer or investigator.
Rhode Island S2292 adds a new chapter to the state's criminal offenses, specifically addressing the disarming of peace officers or investigators from the department of attorney general. The bill makes it a felony for any person to knowingly remove or attempt to remove any firearm, deadly weapon, less-lethal weapon, or communication device from these officers while they are performing their official duties. Violators face imprisonment of one to five years. This act takes effect immediately upon passage.
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