PHOENIX, AZ — Cities around the country have recently experienced individuals with bad intentions attempting to impersonate law enforcement, diminishing trust between law enforcement officers and their communities.
A.R.S. §13-2411 makes it a class 6 felony to impersonate a peace officer with the intent to induce another to submit to or rely on that authority. If done during the commission of a felony—such as assault or theft— it is a class 4 felony.
“Impersonating a law enforcement officer is a serious crime that undermines public trust and threatens community safety,” said Colonel Jeffrey Glover, Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety. “Our agency is committed to rigorously investigating and prosecuting anyone who falsely presents themselves as a peace officer. We will not tolerate individuals who exploit the authority and image of law enforcement for criminal or deceptive purposes.”…