Disclosure of information about certain employees of law enforcement agencies.

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(a) "Designated agency" has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.010.

(b) "Information" includes, but is not limited to, an address, telephone number, date of birth and photograph.

(c) "Law enforcement agency" has the meaning given that term in ORS 181A.010.

(2) Unless a law other than ORS 192.311 to 192.478 requires disclosure or the employee consents in writing to the disclosure, a law enforcement agency may not disclose information about an employee of the agency while the employee is assigned duties the agency considers undercover investigative duties and for a period of six months after the conclusion of those duties.

(3) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to disclosure of information to:

(a) A district attorney.

(b) The Attorney General.

(c) A law enforcement agency.

(d) A court.

(e) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

(f) A designated agency.

(g) A citizen review body designated by a law enforcement agency.

(4) A person injured by a violation of subsection (2) of this section may bring a civil action for damages against the law enforcement agency. [Formerly 181A.825]

Note: 181A.672 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.


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