By Steven Symes 
People are shocked to learn the assassin who shot two members of the Minnesota legislature was a police impersonator. We wish we could say we’re shocked, but after covering many cases of police impersonators, we know how dangerous they can be.
Not only was 57-year-old Vance Boelter reportedly dressed like a cop when he approached his victims, video footage of his Ford Explorer being towed down the road shows it certainly look like a police cruiser. While it doesn’t have “Police” or a badge/shield emblazoned on the doors, it looks like an unmarked cop car.
Vehicle reportedly used by Minnesota assassination suspect Vance Luther Boelter being towed away (submitted to Alpha News) pic.twitter.com/dZ8slSwwTM
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Not only does it have the push bar, it’s obviously a Ford Police Interceptor SUV with the black steel wheels and polished caps, spotlight, plus a lightbar on the roof along with strobing blue lights behind the windshield.
Even to a seasoned member of law enforcement this vehicle would be hard to distinguish as not belonging to a cop.
Not surprisingly, Boelter worked for a private security company called Praetorian Guard Security Services LLC, reports News Nation. We’ve seen quite a few police impersonators who work as security guards.
In fact, many security firms outfit employees with vehicles and uniforms that look a little too much like what police use. This is why some call those guys “rent-a-cops.”
While the tragedy in Minnesota is just that, a tragedy, there’s a solid takeaway for the average person. Police impersonators are real and some have the equipment to be pretty convincing. We’ve even covered some who confused a group of real cops.
When it comes down to it, trust your gut. Real police officers will understand if you call 911 to ensure they are in fact a cop and not some lunatic impersonator.
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