Can I call 112 to check a police officer's identity in the Czech Republic?

7/11/2019 1:24:21 PM

Yes, but might be better to call 158.

Pretending to be a police officer is a crime (at least in Czechia). If you suspect a crime, you’re expected to call the police. Obviously, if you suspect that the guy standing next to you is a fake policeman, your property or health may be in imminent danger, so you’re perfectly entitled to call the emergency number.

That said, the main emergency number for the police is 158, so it’s better to call that directly. 112 is an alternative number that connects you to the central emergency dispatch (actually operated by the fire department), which will in turn connect you to either the police (158), the fire department (150), or the ambulance (155), as appropriate. The result will be the same, but going through 112 will take somewhat longer.

However, unlike line 112, the national emergency numbers (150/155/156/158) don’t guarantee English-speaking operators. If the operator doesn’t speak English, you’ll be simply connected to line 112. (According to the police spokeswoman, in Czech.)

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