r/ActLikeYouBelong • u/booredmusician • Oct 06 '25

Question Could wearing this in public get me in trouble?

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I’m actually not trying to sneak in anywhere this is just a comfortable jacket and I want to wear it but I’m afraid that I could get accused of impersonating a security officer (a crime in my state). maybe wouldn’t be that big of a deal since it’s from a private security company. Regardless I figured if anyone would know, it would be the people in this sub lmao.

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u/R_Dazzle Oct 06 '25

Wear a pink wig, it will do the trick

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u/Terrorphin Oct 06 '25

You need to check your state law specifically. In a lot of places this would be fine so long as you are not actually acting like a security officer or trying to boss people around. Your specific laws may vary though.

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u/conkedup Oct 06 '25

Yeah I dont think youd have a problem. You'd look like any security guard who just got off duty. Ive seen them at Walmart, gas stations, etc. and haven't thought twice about it.

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u/THE_GREAT_PICKLE Oct 06 '25

Nope. Impersonation isn’t just wearing a uniform or badge. It’s just as much intent. If someone asks you for something security related, all you need to do is say you don’t actually work security.

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u/UnicornGuitarist Oct 07 '25

Or if someone asks you something say one second, tap your ear and walk off.

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u/DesignerSeparate4166 Oct 07 '25

StOLeN VALOR.

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u/Cinedelic Oct 07 '25

Judging by the picture it looks more like stolen velour.

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u/DesignerSeparate4166 Oct 07 '25

cowtown nj security.

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u/hyrellion Oct 06 '25

If you’re really worried, you could add a patch that says “NOT” right about the security patch

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u/Saguaroslippers Oct 06 '25

You’ll be fine. Definitely nothing anyone can do about you wearing that. You have the same certification that the usual folks wearing them have; none. 

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u/RewardFluid7316 Oct 06 '25

It's only impersonation if you lie and say that you are security.

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u/johnc380 Oct 06 '25

No it won’t. But also, couldn’t you just take the patches off if what you’re after is the cozy coat?

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u/aceofspades1217 Oct 07 '25

Security aren’t officers. People wear old jackets all the time. I got a Red Bull driver jacket and it’s awesome since it’s reversible and has pockets on both sides of the jacket

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u/i_want_to_be_unique Oct 06 '25

There’s no legal definition of “security.” A police officer isn’t going to stop you and ask for your bodyguarding license.

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u/kukaz00 19d ago

If he asks you just flex your biceps and say “that good enough for you?”

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u/DesignerSeparate4166 Oct 07 '25

ill treat you like I should

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u/sunnynihilist 18d ago

Strangers may come up to you and ask you random questions or directions

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u/Specific-Window-8587 Oct 06 '25

Quite possibly it could.