West Virginia HB5479 prohibits law enforcement officers from concealing their identity or authority during warrantless, non-custodial stops not.

West Virginia HB5479 amends the state code to prohibit law enforcement officers from intentionally concealing their identity or authority, including by wearing masks or face coverings, during warrantless, non-custodial investigatory stops that are not supported by probable cause. This prohibition aims to promote transparency, reduce the risk of intimidation or misidentification, and protect civil liberties during investigative encounters.

West Virginia HB5479 prohibits law enforcement officers from concealing their identity or authority during warrantless, non-custodial stops not.

West Virginia HB5479 amends the state code to prohibit law enforcement officers from intentionally concealing their identity or authority, including by wearing masks or face coverings, during warrantless, non-custodial investigatory stops that are not supported by probable cause. This prohibition aims to promote transparency, reduce the risk of intimidation or misidentification, and protect civil liberties during investigative encounters.