Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 9A, Criminal Code
RCW Title 9A § 9A.60.047: False identification as a peace officer
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits false identification as a peace officer by falsely claiming to be or creating the impression of being a peace officer through clothing, insignia, or vehicle displays, intending to convey official capacity, when a reasonable person would believe the false representation.
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