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New state law criminalizes approaching officers in action

— A new bill that went into effect on Thursday creates a 25-foot buffer zone for working law enforcement officers.

The bill states that no one, including journalists, can intentionally approach within the specified distance of a peace officer who is lawfully engaged in the execution of his official duties.

It also specifies that it becomes criminal only after the officer has ordered the person to st…

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