[OTHER OFFICERS] LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Section 4. Part IV of Title 44 is amended by adding chapters
to read:
CHAPTER 61
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
(Reserved)
CHAPTER 63
BADGES AND UNIFORMS
Sec.
6301. Blood type information.
ยง 6301. Blood type information.
(a) Badge or identification.--Subject to subsection (b), a
law enforcement officer may wear a separate badge or other
identification on the officer's official uniform that provides
information regarding the officer's blood type.
(b) Requirements.--The badge or other identification under
this section shall be uniform in size and lettering and be
approved by the entity with direct supervision over the law
enforcement officer.
(c) Permissible nature.--Nothing in this section shall
require a law enforcement officer to wear the badge or other
identification under this section.
(d) Cost.--The cost of the badge or other identification
under this section shall be paid by the following:
(1) The Pennsylvania State Police if the law enforcement
officer is a member of the Pennsylvania State Police.
(2) The county in which the sheriff or deputy sheriff is
elected or appointed.
(3) The municipality in which the constable or deputy
constable is elected or appointed.
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