Critics say the policy blurs the line between lawful arrest and military-style force. They argue that officers who hide their faces and affiliation weaken public confidence and make it harder to tell a legitimate operation from a violent crime.

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Federal rules require immigration officers to identify themselves and state the reason for an arrest “as soon as it is practical and safe to do so.” The standard has not changed since it was codified in the 1990s, yet advocates say it is increasingly ignored.

FBI describes signs of impersonation: forged or mismatched credentials, outdated protective gear & cloned vehicle markings. It’s urging agencies to launch outreach programs aimed at IDing fake ICE agents, a step the FBI argues could counteract the mistrust caused by impersonators.

The bureau’s advisory urges agencies at every level of government to coordinate to “verify legitimate versus non-legitimate operations” attributed to ICE—a call that frames the wave of impersonations as a national law-enforcement concern.

FBI urges agencies ensure officers ID themselves & cooperate when civilians ask to verify an officer’s ID—including by allowing calls to local police precinct. “Ensure LEO's adequality [sic] identify themselves during operations & cooperate w individuals who request further verification,” it says.

Criminals posing as US immigration officers have carried out robberies, kidnappings, and sexual assaults in several states, warns a law enforcement bulletin issued last month by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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