Safety And Security Tips: How To Identify A Fake Policeman At A Glance

This security alert was sent to me, and I it is worth knowing and sharing in these times that we live in. The claim is that this message is being circulated by the Nigeria police, please confirm if you know anyone in the force and try to observe the officers you see around more closely.

Here are some tips to guide us in our security consciousness.

1. Number tag of a real policeman must be six digits, less than six, is fake.

2. Only female police officers have their numbers begin with "0", any policeman with number beginning with "0" is fake.

3. Every policeman's name tag is woven to the shirt, no more removable name tags.

4. A distinction between the normal policeman and the SPY (supernumerary) police personnel, is that a SPY number must be either three or four digits with the word "SPY" boldly inscribed on their uniform shoulder.

Please, at night be vigilant, always roll-up your windows in traffic, central lock your doors, be double sure they are true policemen, if they are not, be strong and speed off. Never get frightened.

Be watchful, they are everywhere; educate your family members, neighbors, and friends.

SENT BY THE NIGERIA POLICE

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