Which offense involves knowingly pretending to be a police officer and doing any act in that regard?

• A. Impersonating a Police Officer
• B. Disarming a Law Enforcement Officer
• C. Escape (1st Degree)
• D. Resisting Arrest

Answer: (A)

The offense targets the deception of posing as a police officer and acting as if you have authority. The key is knowingly pretending to be an officer and performing any act in that guise, such as directing someone, making a stop, or displaying a badge or uniform to convey official status. Public safety hinges on not allowing someone to misrepresent law enforcement to influence others or exercise control. This fits the scenario where someone uses the appearance or claims of authority to get results or commands from others, even if no real authority is exercised. The other offenses involve different conduct: taking a weapon from an officer, escaping custody, or resisting an officer during an arrest, none of which hinge on impersonating an officer. Therefore, the correct choice is impersonating a police officer.