Briefs Sept. 15

STOLEN VALOR ORDINANCE

An ordinance which would make it unlawful for individuals to fraudulently claim they are the recipients of a military medal or decoration in order to obtain money or donations has been proposed to the city council.

In the Sept. 6 council agenda listing, City Administrator Michael Rizzitiello noted city police have received reports of individuals who have sought goods and services by fraudulently claiming to be military personnel.

The report notes the state does not have a stolen valor type ordinance on the books, but it is a criminal offense under U.S. code.

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