Chicago Teen Said To Impersonate Officer

from National Public Radio

A Chicago teen wearing an officer's uniform walked into a police station Saturday and was assigned to go on patrol. He partnered with another officer for about five hours before he was discovered.

Chicago Tribune reporter Angela Rozas says the 14-year-old has been arrested several times previously for impersonating a police officer. She says the police are viewing the incident as an egregious security breach and are meeting to discuss how a similar incident can be prevented in the future.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, January 26, 2009