Assaulting a retired federal law enforcement officer is indeed against the law. Under 18 U.S. Code § 111, it is illegal to forcibly assault, resist, or intimidate any person who formerly served as a federal law enforcement or protective officer on account of their past official duties. [1]

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While assaulting an active-duty officer carries severe felony penalties, assaulting a retired federal officer based on their former service is classified as a federal crime punishable by a fine, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. [1]

If you are asking about a specific incident, tell me:

  • What federal agency the officer retired from
  • The nature of the assault (e.g., verbal threat, physical contact)
  • Whether the assault was directly related to their past official duties

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