The minute you try to a) gain special favors, or b) try to perform the duties of a police officer, you are impersonating a police officer and can go to jail. Same holds true of military impersonators. read more
It is a crime to impersonate a police officer, a federal officer or employee, or any other public official. Although the laws vary from state to states, many states also consider it a crime to use equipment used by law enforcement officers, such as red and blue flashing lights. read more