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Mayumi
290 posts |
#118233 2008-05-21 17:11 GMT |
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somebody came to my house and knocked on the door and was in police uniform. He asked bout my cars and asked bout my rolex. The cars were in good condition and wasnt in the neibors way. After a while, he jotted down some notes and walked off. He did not have a police car.
could he be a fake police? What should i do? Is there a way to check if there were officers in the area at that time? Could he be a fake police. |
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PlanetWatcher
259 posts |
#118234 2008-05-21 17:15 GMT |
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He very well could a fake. Police officers will not come to your house "just to chat". I would call the police department or 911 if you got his name or ID number. Be careful!
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Candylover
245 posts |
#118235 2008-05-21 17:16 GMT |
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did he have a badge
was he waring like a jacket or rain coat kind if he has a gun badge and note book why would a guy want a police cop's notebook he was probaly looking for someone else report to the PHQ |
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SymphonyOfSound
245 posts |
#118236 2008-05-21 17:16 GMT |
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It doesn't sound real to me at all
I would call the police right away and let them know Do not call 911, as it's not an emergency but call the local police number. If this person isn't a cop they might be checking out your house for a future robbery or maybe he was going to try to get into your house and hurt you. It sounds odd. If you are ever in any doubt you should not open your door. Tell the person you are calling the police and you will open the door/let them in when the police verify that they are indeed an officer. Good luck |
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VinyLover
263 posts |
#118237 2008-05-21 17:19 GMT |
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yeah...it happens everyday. We have "police" that pull people over and all kinds of crazy stuff. I would check into it. call your local PD and ask about it. Who ever is pulling this stunt could very easily be charged with False Impersonation of a Peace Officer. You can get in trouble for that. It is against the law.
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CarpetShark
264 posts |
#118238 2008-05-21 17:35 GMT |
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if you see no police car and there is an officer in uniform at your door alone i would call 911 immediately and tell him what is going on.
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RollingSands
227 posts |
#118239 2008-05-21 17:49 GMT |
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Yes, it is possible that he was impersonating a police officer. Next time you aren't sure about a police officer ask to see his ID card and badge. It is easy to get badge but to have an ID card is more difficult. Also try and get his badge number and you can call the Police Department he works for and verify that he is an Sworn Police Officer.
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Shrouded
272 posts |
#118240 2008-05-21 18:09 GMT |
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maybe it was someone from code enforcement
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DarkThinkeR
232 posts |
#118241 2008-05-21 18:22 GMT |
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Tito is correct. Badges are not proof. Neither are business cards. They can be stolen and forged. Never hesitate to ask an officer for Photo ID.
As to knocking on doors, that's not unusual depending on the police department. Foot patrols are common in many police agencies. An officer will be dropped off on his beat, or he may park his car in the area and proceed on foot. Foot patrols are designed to increase the officer's contact with members of the public. And during the rare times patrol isn't swamped with 911 calls, officers are encouraged to stop and talk to residents and business owners. However, the officer should introduce himself/herself, offer you a business card, and explain the nature of the visit. If in doubt, don't hesitate to call the police to verify the person's identity. And it's OK to dial 911. Some areas have 311 or a similar non-emergency number for contacting police. But don't waste time if you don't know the number. 911 will connect you with a non-emergency operator if necessary. Stay safe. |
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