Be aware of persons representing themselves as Mexican police or other local officials. Some foreigners have been the victims of harassment, mistreatment and extortion by criminals masquerading as officials. You must have the officer's name, badge number and patrol car number to pursue a complaint. Make a note of this information if you are ever involved with police or other officials. Do not be surprised if you encounter several types of police in Mexico. The Preventive Police, the Transit Police and the Federal Highway Police all wear uniforms. The Judicial Police, who work for the public prosecutor, are not uniformed.
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