Visible Badge Requirement.
Philadelphia Code § 10-844
in effect§ 10-844. Visible Badge Requirement.
(1) Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to this Section:
(a) Law Enforcement Officer. Any “peace officer” as defined in 18 Pa. C.S. § 501 (relating to definitions), including but not limited to local, state or federal officers.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), a law enforcement officer is guilty of criminal concealment if the law enforcement officer, while performing official duties and interacting with the public, fails to:
(a) Visibly display a badge, tag or label clearly identifying the name, rank, and entity that employs the law enforcement officer at all times;
(b) Identify themselves to a subject of arrest, holding or detention;
(c) Produce a badge, tag or label upon request; or
(d) Use a vehicle that contains clear identifying information for the entity that employs the law enforcement officer which is visible to individuals other than such law enforcement officer.
(3) Exception. The provisions of subsection (2) shall not apply to a law enforcement officer employed by a law enforcement agency that maintains and publicly posts a written policy pursuant to Section 10-848.
(4) Grading. A violation of this section shall be a summary offense and upon conviction thereof, a violator shall be sentenced to pay a fine pursuant to Philadelphia Code § 1-109 per incident or undergo imprisonment for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both, in addition to any other penalties imposed.
(5) Enforcement. The District Attorney shall have the right to bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction in this Commonwealth against any law enforcement officer under this section.
(6) Severability. If any provision of this Section or application thereof to any person or circumstance is judged invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Section which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Section are declared severable.
Notes
317.2 | Added, Bill No. 260060 (became law May 8, 2026), effective July 7, 2026.
Source: City of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Code and Home Rule Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-309276Fetched: 10/27/2026