Impersonating An Officer - Law Enforcement Local and International Law Enforcement Community

**Ricardo** · 04-04-2007

There was a story in Ontario news lately of a man impersonating a police officer. I believe that they have the man in custody, and I hope he's not charged lightly.

I think he was going around hospitals, as an officer.

Did anyone else catch that story?

**Captain** · 04-04-2007

I diden't catch that story but just some background on US Laws:

Depending on state law, impersonating a police officer may be considered either a felony or a misdemeanor. Punishments for impersonating a police officer include:

Imprisonment up to five years (sometimes more)
Fines (usually $1000 or more)
Probation
Permanent criminal record

**Blackrose** · 04-04-2007

Found it!! Here's the link to the story:

CityNews: Police Arrest 23-Year-Old For Impersonating An OPP Officer

I'll try to find out the penalty for impersonating an officer and post it here.

**Captain** · 04-04-2007

I'm going to move this to Canadain LE .

Thanks

**shinningstar** · 04-04-2007

Impersonating a Police officer is not a joke. He deserves such punishment. Do you think imprisonment for five years is enough for such violation?

**Ricardo** · 04-05-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by shinningstar

Impersonating a Police officer is not a joke. He deserves such punishment. Do you think imprisonment for five years is enough for such violation?

I'm not sure what his motivation was in this case, but I think that more than five years would definitely be appropriate for some violations, considering how much harm someone could do in that situation.


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