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The South African Police Service has warned the public against the unauthorised and illegal use of its property which includes uniforms, equipment and emblems.

Police say the man is creating a false impression that he is lawfully associated with the police service and is abusing the badge and emblem of the SAPS which are protected by law.

SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says the unauthorised use of SAPS property and uniform is in direct contravention of the SAPS Act. “To this end, this civilian has committed at least three offences in terms of the SAPS Act ; Section 66 , 68 and 68 in that he wore the emblems and official insignia of the SAPS. The public that the wearing of uniform or distinctive marks of the SAPS by a person who is not a member or who does not have permission to do so from the National Commissioner is an offence. Civilians are therefore discouraged from using or wearing police property to avoid having a criminal record.

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