Police Impersonation

How to spot a police impersonator

• Look for suspicious behavior
• Be aware of the very specific rules police officers are required to follow on a traffic stop:
  • Stop is signaled using overhead flashing lights.  If the stop occurs at night, pull over to the nearest well-lit area.
  • Your driver license/registration will be requested
  • You will be informed of the reason or violation that prompted the stop
• Look for police insignia and proper decals.  Patrol units are clearly marked as FWPD and officers' uniforms have the department's shoulder patch on them (examples below):

FWPD patrol car decals	FWPD shoulder patch

 

What can people do if they think they've encountered an impersonator?

• Ask to see the officer’s credentials (badge and commission card)
• If you suspect the officer may have a fake badge, get the badge number and officer’s name and call 911

• Always be respectful