A police officer has detained a young man, identified as Brendon, for impersonating a police officer. Brendon had been driving with flashing lights on his vehicle and had stopped another driver for speeding. The officer questions Brendon about his actions and discovers that he is not a real police officer, but rather a security guard who had purchased a police badge and lights online. Brendon claims that he was trying to help and had good intentions, but the officer explains that his actions were dangerous and illegal. Brendon is arrested and read his Miranda rights, and the officer explains the process that will follow, including being booked and potentially facing charges. The officer also tries to help Brendon contact his wife, but Brendon does not know her phone number.
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1. A police officer stops a vehicle for speeding, and the driver claims to be a sheriff's deputy.
2. The officer discovers that the driver is not a real deputy and has fake police lights and a badge in his car.
3. The driver, identified as Brendon, is taken into custody and arrested for impersonating a police officer.
4. Brendon claims to have bought the police lights and badge online and says his father, who was a real police officer, gave him the badge before he died.
5. Brendon is 18 years old and has been working as a security officer for about three years.
6. He is married and expecting a child.
7. Brendon is read his Miranda rights and waives his right to an attorney.
8. He is taken to the police station and booked for impersonating a police officer.
9. The officer warns Brendon that impersonating a police officer is a serious crime and could result in jail time.
10. Brendon's vehicle is impounded, and his personal belongings, including a handgun and handcuffs, are seized as evidence.
11. Brendon is told he will likely be released from jail the next day, but the case will be forwarded to a detective for further investigation.
12. Brendon's wife is not aware of his arrest, and he does not know her phone number to call her.
13. The officer suggests that Brendon can call for an Uber or ask jail staff to let him use a phone to call his wife once he is released.