Impersonating a public servant

Impersonating a public servant, impersonating a public officer or impersonating a public official is a crime or misdemeanor in several jurisdictions. It consists of pretending to hold a public office and exercise that authority or attempt to induce another person to do something. There have for example been charges for impersonating a fire inspector, a city code compliance officer and a child protective services official.

See also

• Police impersonation
• Military impostor

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