How do I know if he's really a POLICE OFFICER?? If post certification is public info, how do I obtain it?

Question

A friend of mine is dating a guy who claims to be a local cop. I know a lot of the local cops who work for the agency he claims to work for, and NONE of them have ever heard of him. One cop friend of mine in particular is with the drug unit and knows all the undercover cops and he's never heard of him either. One of my friends said that post certification is required for someone to be an officer for the agency in question, and that it is a matter of public record. I've done some google-ing, but haven't been able to find a database online where I can check to see if he's post certified. I found the website for POST here in Georgia, but you can only pull up records on yourself, if you are already post certified. Can someone PLEASE tell me how to find out if he's really a cop? If he's lying, he's committing a felony. I am really concerned for my friend!

Answer 1

You're probably going through alot more trouble that all this is worth. It is your friend dating the person who says he's a cop, so your friend (if it means anything at all to her) should have asked by now, "oh how nice, with what agency do you work?" or something similar. At this point he either is up front with her or he is not. If he is, then it's easy to check with that agency if John Smith is an officer there. If he is not forthcoming and evasive, then it is a red flag of how honesty is valued in this particular relationship and she should leave.

If you found a POST certificate for this correct John Smith, it still wouldn't answer your question, because he may have qualfied for a position and then quit, was fired, or never went forward with being a cop.

Men (I know I don't need to tell you this, but please be patient) like all too frequently to represent themselves to ladies in a manner that is out of proportion to their true being....or just plain outright lies in order to gain favor. The lie isn't necessarily illegal, unless the lie is further used in conjuction of some other act, or with false ID, to do a misdeed.

I personally think you should take the matter head-on and 'she' should ask him about his work, where he works, when he works, etc, and to not accept any evasive answers such as "I can't tell you because I'm undercover". Evasiveness if reason to flee.

If the guy is doing more than all this, then you may consider consulting with your local police department. They should be interested in anyone passing themselves off as a police officer, especially if he is also flashing some sort of ID or trying to gain favors, initiate enforcement actions, interferring with people's rights of movement and freedoms, etc. Then it becomes more than some machismo goof trying to make quick time with a girl.

Answer 2

Hello,

In Georgia, you will have to have his social security number and birth date to check his post records,

If he is post certified, he will have in his wallet a POST CERTIFICATION CARD., it will show the date he became Post certified. A post card will only tell you if they are certified, I am still certified myself and have my card, but I do not work for a department any longer, ( but I keep my certification up) But if he works for the department, he will have a police ID, it will be signed by the chief of police normally and he will have a official badge.

Also you can merely call the police department, tell them someone is claiming to be a police officer and you want to verify it, and they will be glad to do it.

person can go into a bar and pick up girls and tell them they are a police officer or a CIA agent, and they can tell people they are a police officer. But they can not put on a uniform, carry a badge or pretend ( do things a officer does( he can't drive around and patrol, arrest people and the such.

Ask him his badge number, and what department he works for

Answer 3

Well most police officers carry a badge on them also they have a commission card which shows that they are a certified police officer. Find out what department he claims to work for and call the department and ask for a supervisor. Explain the situation to him and see what he recommends.

Answer 4

Again, contact the department he alledgedly works for and ask if he is employed their. Actually, pay records are public for all city and state employees. Going to the local comptroller's office and asking for his employment status will also verify that.
last of all...in my state officers are issued a card from POST as well as a department ID card.
good luck. Cops hate impersonators.

Answer 5

Okay, you're going to have to do it the old fashioned way. Go in person to the department this guy works for and ask the desk sergeant for their Records Department. Explain to them what you want and why. I don't know if there's a fee for this so come prepared. Good luck.

Answer 6

well, my best friend is a police officer, and the best way to verify if someone is a registered PO is to go straight to his district headquarters, or even one that's not his immediate headquarters. If you tell them that you would like verification of his certification and you would like to know because you believe he is illegally claiming to be polive officer they will look it up for you because #1, every citizen has a right to know that information and #2, they will want to bust him for the crime! And don't feel threatened by asking them, you have a right to know, they won't badger you ;)

Answer 7

How about asking him yourself. Ask to see his badge and ID card. Find out what department he works with. Should be easy enough.

Answer 8

HELLO, all the cops there do not know him. Clue phone for you. He is probably not a cop. Invite a real cop to meet him and call his bluff.