Winnipeg Police are warning the public about a pair of individuals who have been identifying themselves as “undercover” police officers.
   

All sworn officers in Manitoba are required to carry a badge and a warrant card (Photo ID) to identify themselves as police officers. Officers working, but not in uniform (plain clothes) will have a Winnipeg Police Service badge affixed to their belt directly in front of their sidearm.

Police vehicles that would be involved in traffic stops will have a combination of red and blue coloured flashing lights. These will be located either on the roof of the vehicle, or mounted behind the front windshield by the rear-view mirror. In addition, flashing white lights may be located within the front grill.

The safest strategy when approached by anyone in an official capacity, whether for fundraising campaigns, meter readers, public surveys, or law enforcement, is to confirm credentials and identification.

-News4 Staff-