Police Shirts Confirmed Stolen, Here's How To Protect Yourself If Cops Knock On Your Door
30 police corporate shirts were recently stolen from a launderette, sparking fears of robbers impersonating policemen roaming the streets and knocking on doors.
By Mei Mei Chu — 27 Feb 2015, 04:14 PM
Widely circulating on Whatsapp these past few days is an alert warning people to be careful of men dressed in police uniforms visiting homes
The Whatsapp message says not to let any "policemen" into your home
Three to four men would knock on doors asking to enter on the pretence of installing shower caps and electric bulbs for free. After entering the homes, they would rob the house.
The Whatsapp message also alerts Malaysians to be vigilant of strangers who claim to be from a water company
It is highly probable that there would be fake policemen roaming the streets as it was recently reported that 30 police shirts were stolen from a laundrette in Shah Alam (not Subang Jaya)
Rohana Muhd Bakri, the owner of the laundry shop along Jalan Musytari Am in Section U5, said police were her regular customers and sent about 30 “corporate shirts” for washing this month.
Some 30 police shirts, many stitched with the names of high-ranking officers, have been stolen from a laundry shop here. The shirts, while not official police uniforms, still feature the forces’ insignia and is grey and black in colour.
Sungai Buloh OCPD Supt Junaidi Bujang warned that the suspects might use the uniforms to impersonate police officers and commit crimes
While the shirts were not official police garb, he said it was possible for the public to mistake imposters as officers if they wore them. The shirts are often used by officers during community programmes.
thestar.com.myIf a policeman approaches you, Supt Junaidi Bujang advises to always ask to see their police ID card. Police officers are obliged to verify their identity when asked.
A real policeman ID card is light yellow in color with logo and the word “Polis Diraja Malaysia” in front. At the back, there will be a passport size photo, name & matrics number as shown in the picture.
Image via wordpress.com“I would advise people to always ask officers who approach them to verify their identity with their police ID card.We all have them.
All police officers must show you their card if you ask for it.
If they do not produce their identification, you have no obligation to oblige them. Lodge a report if that happens."
It is your basic legal right to ask for his police authority card
Police authority card -
Red : Suspended Police Officer. He has no authority to do anything to you. Walk away.
Other colours:
• Blue : Rank of Inspector and above
• Yellow : Below the rank of Inspector
• White : Reserve police
If a plain-clothed police stops you, you may politely ask to see his police authority card. You may say "Please, show me your police authority card“. Note his name and police authority card number.
If the policeman is dressed in his full uniform, make sure to note his name, uniform ID number, and the number plate of his patrol vehicle
