[quote="dave#3]Surely you couldn't rock up and take somebody's property (even if you suspect it's not theirs) without proving that you're a police officer and not some two-bit thief (who happens to look like doughnut man) can you?. I'm talking about a badge and a serial number, not your photo ID.
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No, but it sounds like a great idea!! Mate, when I rock up in uniform, with my radio, gun and Police bike, there's rarely any need for me to show ID.
Having said that, our ID numbers are clearly visible for all who want to see them.
Obviously they do things differently in Mexico.