MN HF3404

Basic offense of impersonating a peace officer with intent to mislead upgraded from misdemeanor to felony, punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment and/or $4,000 fine

Impersonating an officer while gaining access to restricted buildings, directing others to act, using police vehicle markings/equipment, or violating siren/light laws upgraded from gross misdemeanor to felony with up to 5 years imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine

Repeat violations within 5 years or impersonating while possessing a firearm carries up to 10 years imprisonment and/or $20,000 fine

Enhanced penalties established for committing other crimes while impersonating an officer: misdemeanors become gross misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors become felonies (up to 3 years/$15,000), and felonies receive 5 additional years added to statutory maximum

Law enforcement officers required to identify their employing agency, last name, and identification number via uniform display or upon request, with exceptions for undercover officers not making arrests or executing warrants