How Do You Tell If You e Being Approached By A Real Police Officer?
• Check if the police officer is in a police vehicle. This may not apply to unmarked vehicles, but it’s a guaranteed if they are in one (unless there was a police car theft). • Remember, that if you really doubt the identity of someone trying to pull you over, you should proceed to a well-lit, busy place such as a gas station, fast food place or convenience store before stopping your car. Even better, go to police headquarters or a local sub-station, if you know where one is. While doing so, turn on your four way flashers to notify the officer that you are aware he or she is attempting to stop you. • Check if they have badges. They may be faked, but better safe than sorry. • Ask for identification; police carry identification cards clearly identifying them and their agency which are harder to fake than badges. • Call 911! If you think it may be a fake, you can call 911 safely! Don’t worry about getting in trouble, it is perfectly fine. • See if they are in a police uniform. If the offi
