---
url: 'https://az.giglio-bradylist.com/operation-personnel-violations/failure-identify'
title: 'Failure to Identify'
author:
  name: Anonymous
updated: '2023-01-31T23:32:33+00:00'
type: public_complaint_categories
summary: '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
---
## [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.