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.

This bill increases penalties for impersonating a peace officer in Minnesota, making it a felony. It also creates new felony charges for impersonating an officer while possessing a firearm or while committing certain other offenses, like gaining access to restricted buildings or using a marked police vehicle. The bill also requires law enforcement officers to identify themselves by name and agency, with some exceptions for undercover officers.

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