Chapter 9.16
IMPERSONATING OFFICER

Sections:

9.16.010    Prohibited.

9.16.020    Wearing of uniforms.

9.16.010 Prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person in the city of Rancho Cordova to falsely represent himself to be an officer, deputy or clerk of the city, or of any department thereof, or to falsely represent himself or another to be a deputy, agent, investigator or representative of, or to be connected with, or employed by, the city or any department thereof. [Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A)); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 779 § 1, 1962].

9.16.020 Wearing of uniforms.

A uniform substantially similar to the official uniform of members of the Rancho Cordova police department shall not be worn by any person except federal, state, or local officers when so designated as their official uniform, authorized members of the Rancho Cordova police department or other persons authorized by the chief of police of Rancho Cordova.

A uniform shall be deemed substantially similar to the uniform of the Rancho Cordova police department if it so resembles the official uniform as to cause an ordinary reasonable person to believe that the person wearing the uniform is a member of the Rancho Cordova police department.

It shall be deemed prima facie evidence of substantial similarity to the uniform of the Rancho Cordova police department if an unauthorized uniform consists of a black coloration of trousers, shirt and jacket.

The violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor. [Ord. 38-2007 § 1 (Exh. 1(A)); Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 1020 § 1, 1996; SCC 56 § 1, 1971].