SINGAPORE: Police said they have recently received
several reports of outrage of modesty cases committed by persons
impersonating as police officers.
The culprits would use different reasons to conduct
a check on the victim such as checking for drugs and taking the
opportunity to outrage their modesty in the
process.
The culprits have also been known to flash fake
'police' passes of various colours to bolster the claim of being a
police officer.
The police would like to advise members of the public that the
proof of an officer's identity is his or her warrant card.
A genuine warrant card would carry identification features such as
the police crest, the photo, name and NRIC number of the
officer.
If in doubt, members of the public should call '999' for
assistance.
Impersonating a public servant is a serious offence and punishable
with imprisonment for up to two years, and a fine.
-CNA/wk
