Washington SB5876 criminalizes false identification as a peace officer, making it a gross misdemeanor.

Washington SB5876 adds a new section to the state's criminal code, making it illegal to falsely identify oneself as a peace officer or reserve law enforcement officer. The bill defines false identification as creating, possessing, or providing an item bearing a law enforcement insignia that falsely identifies the person as a peace officer or reserve officer. It also prohibits misrepresenting an object as belonging to a law enforcement agency. The bill exempts depictions of law enforcement for cultural, historical, political, religious, educational, newsworthy, or public interest purposes.

Washington SB5876 criminalizes false identification as a peace officer, making it a gross misdemeanor.

Washington SB5876 adds a new section to the state's criminal code, making it illegal to falsely identify oneself as a peace officer or reserve law enforcement officer. The bill defines false identification as creating, possessing, or providing an item bearing a law enforcement insignia that falsely identifies the person as a peace officer or reserve officer. It also prohibits misrepresenting an object as belonging to a law enforcement agency. The bill exempts depictions of law enforcement for cultural, historical, political, religious, educational, newsworthy, or public interest purposes.