We're the Fauxnly Ones Inescapable Enough

 Police say that Gosney showed up at the jail’s sally port and claimed to be an officer picking up an inmate. They let him in, closed the door, and placed him under arrest. [More]

Add this to the list in case you ever need to demonstrate how being cautious of and not immediately responsive to claims of authority is prudent.

[Via bondmen]

We're the Fauxnly Ones Pretextual Enough

 Police said he proceeded to ask the woman about her driving, asked for her information and briefly displayed what appeared to be a badge and a gun. [More]

But for the locked doors throwing him off his plan, it sounds like things could have gone very differently. 

I always advise on stories like this to be aware of the "Fauxnly Ones" archive because you never know when you might have to prove you had reason to doubt authenticity.

[Via Mack H]

We're the Fauxnly Ones Peaceful Enough

 A deputy mayor in New York faces charges after federal authorities found him with dozens of unregistered guns and bogus FBI badges [More]

"If convicted, he would be forced to leave office"? 

There's more here that helps to understand mindset:

Downey ... acknowledged that he wasn’t authorized to possess the weapons but defended his actions as a "peace officer" ... He's also a licensed New York State armed guard, as well as a member in good standing of The National Police Defense Foundation ...

Some people's fantasies...

[Via Lee F]

¿Cómo se Dice 'Fauxnly Ones' en Español?

 Smugglers recently used a phony Border Patrol vehicle and a driver in a fake uniform during a smuggling attempt at the Arizona-Mexico border, U.S. immigration authorities say. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Tucson-area Border Patrol agents took the driver and 10 migrants into custody... [More]

Who says they can't quickly adapt to our traditions?

[Via Michael G]

We're the Fauxnly Ones Half-Fledged Enough

The woman said Fremerman told her and her family that he was a full-fledged cop, claimed to pull people out of cars, train people to fire guns, and that he could tap into her cellphone. The woman told the detective that Fremerman pointed a loaded pistol at her head last September, though Fremerman later claimed the gun wasn’t loaded. [More]

He sounds like he had all the right qualifications except being able to get away with it.

As always, be aware of the Fauxnly Ones files. You never know when you might need to claim you had precedent-based reasons to doubt authenticity...

[Via bondmen]

We're the Fauxnly Ones Unmasked Enough

Men at Florida hotel posed as U.S. marshals to avoid wearing masks, authorities say [More]

How do you get to be that old while being that stupid?

And everyone recalls the "Fauxnly Ones Files"  recommendation?

[Via Steve T] 

We're the 'Fauxnly Ones' Dangerous Enough

Judge: Man impersonating Chicago cop ‘danger’ to community [More]

Yes, he hadn't received the proper training to qualify for that.

Everyone here is aware of "The Fauxnly Ones Files," and how we never know when we might have to prove we had reason to doubt authenticity...?

[Via bondmen]

We're the Fauxnly Ones Fooling Enough

California retirement community security guard, 34, is arrested after 'faking being a federal agent for years, accompanying real officers on raids, parading in body armor and carrying firearms' [More]

So it really is as easy as they make it look on television? Flash a badge and welcome to the crime scene? No protocol to verify?

As always, be aware of the WarOnGuns Fauxnly Ones Archive, just in case your legal defense is that you weren't sure the scary person you resisted was really an "Only One" because fakes happen all the time, and based on results, some are good enough to fool the cops.

[Via Steve T] 

We're the Fauxnly Ones Honorary Enough

A security guard attempted to stop Hawkins, who showed a sheriff’s office credential and claimed he was with the agency. He then threatened to arrest the security guard, officials said. Hawkins holds the honorary title of special deputy with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, but is not a certified law enforcement officer and has no arrest powers... [More]

Imagine how he'll behave if voters give him even more power.

And remember the lesson of the Fauxnly Ones, just in case your legal defense is that you weren't sure the scary person you resisted was really an "Only One."

[Via bondmen]

Obviously Not Restrictive Enough

Gunman disguised as a cop kills at least 16 people in Canada's worst mass-shooting including a mother-of-two Mountie in 12-hour rampage before being shot dead by police [More]

So much for licensing.

And so much for the Fauxnly Ones. As noted before, be aware of those stories-- you never know when you might have to prove you had reason to doubt authenticity...

We're the Fauxnly Ones Roadblocking Enough

Fake police in Greeley direct driver into roadblock, question her about coronavirus stay-at-home order - Reports of police impersonation seem to be on the rise since the state’s stay-at-home order was issued [More]

You're aware of my Fauxnly Ones archive, right, with example after example to prove the phenomenon is hardly isolated or rare?  You never know when you might have to prove you had reason to doubt authenticity...

[Via Michael G]

We're the Fauxnly Ones Oriented Enough

Police in California are investigating at least two cases of people posing as Chinese police driving cars with markings of the Communist Party of China's People's Armed Police (PAP). [More]

Since the laws are becoming so similar, it's probably just a pilot program for outsourcing

[Via Mack H]

We're the Fauxnly Ones Emolumental Enough

A Georgia probation officer has resigned and her friend has been arrested for borrowing that officer’s badge and gun to get free snacks at a QuikTrip. [More]

And the entitled slob has been conditioned so the first thing she does is claims discrimination.

[Via Neil W]

We're the Fauxnly Ones Pulled Over Back Enough

Fake cop pulls over van full of real detectives, police say [More]

You're aware of this archive, right?  You never know when you might have to prove you had reason to doubt authenticity...

[Via Neil W]

Captain's Log

• We're the Fauxnly Ones Invasive Enough*
• Double Whammy
• Tyrant King
• If I were a Carpenter
• Both barrels
• Enemies with benefits

 *

We're the Fauxnly Ones Legit Enough

Dem State Rep Trying to Obtain Cocaine Impersonates, Threatens Cops - ‘I’m a legit officer doing a drug bust,’ Forestal told a couple, asking where to get drugs [More]

I like that he pulled family Democrat political connections and said he'd have their badges: 

Do you know who I am???

Naturally, the punk has turned his Twitter and Facebook accounts off. And naturally, he doesn't think you're trustworthy enough to be armed.

As always, be aware of the Fauxnly Ones archive in case you ever need to prove that there are reasons to have doubts about whether someone accosting you is a real cop.

[Via Mack H]

We're the Fauxnly Ones Springing Enough

Arkansas woman sentenced to prison after posing as deputy, springing boyfriend from jail [More]

If she fooled "trained professionals," how much more vulnerable is it likely to assume the general public would be?

That's why I advise being aware of the number of these stories because you never know when justifiable doubts on your part might produce reasonable ones in the minds of jurors.

[Via bondmen]

We're the Fauxnly Ones Acting Fishy Enough

A Naples man was arrested for impersonating an FBI agent. When told to leave a homeowner’s property, the suspect dropped catfish on her lawn, then fled the scene on a bicycle ... The victim said Dudley drove a bike with red and blue flashing lights into her front yard ...  [More]

Life imitates art.

[Via Steve T] 

We're the Fauxnly Ones Doing the Job Americans Won't Do Enough

Man pretending to be ICE agent allegedly handcuffed California construction workers, demanded ‘court fees’ [More]

As stated before, you never know when you might have to prove you had reason to doubt authenticity...

[Via bondmen]

We're the Only Ones Unidentifiable Enough

With police decals that meld into the cruiser’s white paint job and emergency light bars that are concealed on the inside of the windshield, these police cars — unless you look closely — could be mistaken for just another Ford Taurus on the road, giving impaired drivers a false sense of security. [More]

Or giving unimpaired drivers legitimate justification for suspecting they're about to be victimized by Fauxnly Ones and reacting accordingly.

This "trend" needlessly endangers all parties concerned.

[Via Mack H]