In Florida, Battery on a Police Officer is any unlawful touching of a law enforcement officer. As a third degree felony, the offense carries penalties of up to five years in prison. Battery on law enforcement is harshly prosecuted even for first-time offenders. Definition of Battery on a Police Officer. The crime of Battery on a Police Officer / Law Enforcement is defined under Section 784.07, Florida Statutes. The law enforcement or police officer was engaged in the lawful performance of his or her duties when the defendant committed the battery.