This is a story out of South Carolina that everyone should pay attention to. A man pretending to be a police officer "arrests" and handcuffs a man.

Please let this be a lesson to you, do not trust that a non-uniformed "cop" is actually a cop. Demand to see their badge, ask questions, and if you still are not convinced drive to the nearest police headquarters.

Bogus Officer 'Arrests,' Handcuffs Man Disagreement Follows Flirtation With Man's Sister
ANDERSON, S.C. -- A man is facing serious charges after Anderson police said that he impersonated an officer and "arrested" a man with whom he had argued.

The alleged victim, Stephen Smith, 20, told police that he was at the Denny's restaurant on Clemson Boulevard, when he got into a conflict with another man.

Smith said the other man, William Taylor, 23, was hitting on Smith's sister. Smith said he told Taylor to leave his sister alone. The men began to argue, and the conflict continued out into the parking lot.

Smith said Taylor would not listen to him, and Taylor became more upset. He said Taylor then walked to his car and took out a vest that had a security enforcement badge on it. Smith said Taylor claimed to be a law enforcement officer and he told Smith he was under arrest.

Smith said Taylor threatened him with pepper spray, made him turn around, handcuffed him and forced him to sit on the curb.

Witnesses said that during the time that Smith was left handcuffed on the curb, Taylor harassed the women who were with him, saying they should "say goodbye" to Smith because he was going to jail.

Anderson police officers arrived at the Denny's, and after talking to witnesses, they arrested Taylor. He is charged with impersonating a police officer. He was released on bond.

Note: Bogus Officer 'Arrests,' Handcuffs Man