Pols say: Douse cops and face felony rap

Getting cops wet could soon be a felony.

Anyone who throws or sprays any substance on police could face up to four years in prison under state legislation unveiled after videos surfaced of NYPD officers being doused with water and mocked (photo).

The bill from Assemblymen Michael Li Petri (RL.I.) and Michael Reilly (RS.I.) would make it a Class E felony to throw or spray water or any other substance on on-duty cops or peace officers.

“It’s a sad day in the history of New York State when we have to legislate civility,” Li Petri said, announcing the legislation on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday. “This time it’s water — but what’s next? Gasoline? Acid?”

Reilly said the behavior “demoralizes our communities.”

Anyone violating the law would be arrested and processed instead of getting a desk-appearance ticket, according to Li Petri. The Republican said he was “confident” the bill could move forward even though the Assembly and state Senate are controlled by Democrats.

The measure already faces blowback.

City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ office called the bill a “major overreaction.”

“The public advocate has consistently said dousing officers with water is dangerous, shameful and unacceptable, but this proposal is a major overreaction and overcriminalization of an activity which is already illegal,” a rep said.

The mayor’s office said it is reviewing the legislation.