Oregon Statutes 162.367 – Criminal impersonation of a peace officer
(1) A person commits the crime of criminal impersonation of a peace officer if the person, with the intent to obtain a benefit or to injure or defraud another person, uses false law enforcement identification or wears a law enforcement uniform to give the impression that the person is a peace officer and does an act in that assumed character.
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $125,000 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 162.367
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) Criminal impersonation of a peace officer is a Class C felony.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) ‘False law enforcement identification’ means a badge or an identification card that:
(A) Identifies the possessor of the badge or card as a member of a law enforcement unit; and
(B) Was not lawfully issued to the possessor by the law enforcement unit.
(b) ‘Law enforcement uniform’ means clothing bearing words such as ‘police,’ ‘sheriff,’ ‘state trooper’ or ‘law enforcement,’ or clothing that is an official uniform or substantially similar to an official uniform of a law enforcement unit that would make it reasonably likely that a person would believe that the wearer is a peace officer. [1993 c.243 § 2; 2005 c.259 § 1]
162.367 and 162.369 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 162 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.