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Person impersonates officer to complain about shelter management, Columbus OH

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E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205

As discussed during the dispatch call, a person at Friends of the Homeless claimed to be an officer and gave a badge number to complain about shelter management.

Audio|Heard on: Columbus Police Dispatch - Citywide
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Transcript:
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Friends of the Homeless, near East Main Street.
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Person claiming to be an officer gave a badge number and asked call-taker to check it,
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wants to complain about management at the shelter.
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The badge number given was (number withheld).

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E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205

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