843.025 Depriving officer of means of protection or communication.
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(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 .