Forum Post: Police w/o ID badges
Posted 13 years ago on Nov. 17, 2011, 9:12 a.m. EST by ghostofbettermen
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from Muncie, IN
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Is it really illegal for police to cover their badge number? If so, can someone point to documentation to back this up.
In 2003 the City of New York passed a revision to the Patrol Guide Procedure 203-09 stating:
"Courteously and clearly state your name, rank, shield number and command, or otherwise provide them, to anyone who requests you to do so. Allow the person ample time to note this information."
It does not have to be visual on the Officer's uniform however.
Thank you.