Fla. Stat. § 843.025
Depriving officer of means of protection or communication
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Current — January 1, 2025
As of January 1, 2011
It is unlawful for any person to deprive a law enforcement officer as defined in s. 943.10(1), a correctional officer as defined in s. 943.10(2), or a correctional probation officer as defined in s. 943.10(3) of her or his weapon or radio or to otherwise deprive the officer of the means to defend herself or himself or summon assistance. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following to a law enforcement officer as defined in s. 943.10(1), a correctional officer as defined in s. 943.10(2), or a correctional probation officer as defined in s. 943.10(3): (a) Deprive the officer of her or his weapon or radio; digital recording device, including a body camera as defined in s. 943.1718(1); or restraint device, including handcuffs, or to otherwise deprive the officer of the means to defend herself or himself or summon assistance. (b) Render useless the officer’s weapon or radio; digital recording device, including a body camera as defined in s. 943.1718(1); or restraint device, including handcuffs, or to otherwise prevent the officer from defending herself or himself or summoning assistance.
(2) Any person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
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