Do Undercover cops have to tell you their badge number?

Nope. It’s been a popular myth for decades that if you ask a cop if they are law enforcement they have to tell you, or show their badge. If true this would put a complete halt to any/all undercover operations. They don’t have to show their badge, they can lie about most things.

Do police have to identify themselves on request?

You DO NOT have to give your name and address unless the officer points out an offence he / she suspects you have committed. However, not providing your details may lead to you being detained for longer.

How can you tell if someone is an undercover cop?

Unmarked police vehicles can often be recognized by features like municipal plates, clusters of antennas, and dark tinted windows. When you’re scrutinizing a could-be cop in person, look out for short, neatly-groomed military hairstyles, heavy-duty boots, or baggy clothing with lots of pockets.

How do you know someone is an informant?

Here are ten warning signs:

1. Something feels “off.” Something about them just doesn’t line up.
2. Despite the misgivings of some members, the individual quickly rises to a leadership position.
3. S/he photographs actions, meetings, and people that should not be photographed.
4. S/he is a liar.

Can you be investigated without knowing?

Originally Answered: Can you be investigated without your knowledge? Absolutely. While many subjects of an investigation know or should reasonably expect to come to the attentions of law enforcement, there can be cases where someone is either the subject or somehow related to an investigation and never know.

How do you know if a drug task force is watching you?

Confirming Physical Surveillance

1. a person being somewhere he has no purpose being or for doing something he has no reason to be doing (blatant poor demeanor) or something more subtle.
2. moving when the target moves.
3. communicating when the target moves.
4. avoiding eye contact with the target.
5. making sudden turns or stops.