police camera van

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Parked near me is a Thames valley police camera van, I went to ask how long they will be blocking my drive and was astonished to see a chap with a tee shirt and shorts on inside operating the camera.
I asked how can a civilian be in a police van (police written all over it)and not be prosecuted for imitating a police officer.
He just told me to ps off....................
Are they allowed to do this as he is no way a police officer in a police vehicle

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mwstewart said:

Hope he moved the van. Lack of uniform is a bit unprofessional but I suppose the role isn't really public facing.

asked him if he was a police officer and he said "NO but I used to be"