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CRIME & SAFETY
East Texas police warn about possible officer impersonators
MINEOLA, Texas (KLTV) - What should you do if placed in a situation with a fake police officer?. The question has come to mind after Mineola police posted on Facebook that they received word of a police impersonator possibly using a Crown Victoria. Mineola PD said in the same post they have just one Crown Victoria in their fleet. An investigation is ongoing.
BEWARE: East Texas Police Warns Community About Imposter Cops
An East Texas Police Department Issued A Warning To Residents About Someone Pretending To Be A Cop. Impersonating a police officer in Texas is a serious offense that carries significant legal consequences. Under Texas Penal Code Section 37.11, it is illegal for anyone to falsely represent themselves as a peace officer or public servant with the intent to induce another person to submit to their pretended authority or rely on their pretended acts.
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