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url: 'https://mi.giglio-bradylist.com/operation-personnel-violations/failure-identify'
title: 'Failure to Identify | Public Complaint Categories'
author:
  name: Anonymous
updated: '2023-01-31T23:32:33+00:00'
type: website
summary: 'Failure to Identify is part of the Public Complaint Categories taxonomy used by Michigan Brady List. Failure to identify occurs when a police officer fails to properly identify themselves or their agency while on duty. This can include failing to wear a uniform or badge, failing to carry identification, or failing to provide identification when asked. The failure to identify by police officers can create confusion and mistrust, and can also harm the reputation of the police department and public trust in law enforcement.'
tags:
  - 'Operation | Personnel Violations'
published: true
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  site_name: 'Michigan Brady List'
  'image:alt': 'Failure to Identify'
  updated_time: '2023-01-31T15:32:33-0800'
---
## [Failure to Identify

 ](/operation-personnel-violations/failure-identify)

Failure to identify occurs when a police officer fails to properly identify themselves or their agency while on duty. This can include failing to wear a uniform or badge, failing to carry identification, or failing to provide identification when asked. The failure to identify by police officers can create confusion and mistrust, and can also harm the reputation of the police department and public trust in law enforcement.