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Unlawfully wearing police uniforms can get a person into big trouble. Unfortunately, there are some people who are fooled by those who impersonate police officers. Even though this is not a common occurrence, you should be aware that it sometimes does happen. You can learn how to look and see if the officers behind the police uniforms are really who they say they are.

• Look for strange behavior – Police officers are trained to follow a certain protocol. If you notice a police officer doing something that just does not seem right, make a mental note. If the officer makes strange requests or behaves in a way that is not normal, be on guard.

• Question the police officer – If your suspicions lead you to wonder about the officer’s motivations, question him in a non-threatening way. This will lead the officer to either explain his actions or become defensive. If he is defensive, you can know that you might have an impersonator.

• Look on the police uniforms – If you have suspicions about the validity of an officer, you may want to take a closer look at what the officer is wearing. Look at the decals and insignias on the police uniforms. If they do not look right, make a note of this as well. Also, police uniforms should be city, county or state specific. If the uniform is very generic, then it probably does not belong to a real officer.

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