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Originally Posted by Broadsword2004
If something like this happens, where someone comes to your door and claims to be the FBI or whatnot and you aren't sure, could you just ask them if you could call the police to confirm it?
I mean I would have no idea what I was looking at if they showed me a badge, I wouldn't know if it was real or not.
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Broadsword,
Any law enforcement official, be it federal or local, also has to carry an ID with them. When I was an LEO, not only did I have my badge but I had a photo ID. Most LEO's also carry the ID and badge in a special style wallet specifically made for that. And as far as I know, most LEO shops that sell that stuff require proof that you are indeed what you say you are.
You are allowed to ask them for identification. Just like if a women who is suddenly being told to pull over on a dark and desolate road...go to a well lit, well populated area or the local station.