A new Louisiana law will make it a crime to knowingly approach within 25 feet (7.6 meters) of a police officer while they are "engaged in law enforcement duties" and after the officer has ordered the person to stay back.
Opponents of the legislation, which Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed into law Tuesday, fear the measure could hinder the public's ability to film officers, which has increasingly been used to hold police accountable — including in high profile cases, such as the killing of George Floyd. Proponents argue the law will create a buffer-zone to help ensure the safety of officers when it goes into effect Aug. 1.
"This is part of our continued pledge to address public safety in this state," Landry, who has a law enforcement background, said during the bill signing.
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