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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-0...helped/4055696

Senior police in Perth have revealed a man impersonating a police officer gained access to high-security facilities on nine separate occasions.

Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan says it has been a wake-up call for the force.

He says it will be alleged the 18-year-old man was wearing a stolen police uniform when he entered the Perth Watch House six times, crime headquarters at Curtin House twice, and police headquarters once during May.

The man showed up at the lock-up with a full police utility belt, complete with handcuffs, police issue baton and holster.

Mr O'Callaghan also revealed the impersonator did more than wander around inside buildings.

He says the man turned up at a traffic accident pretending to be a policeman.

"He has been involved in other incidents; as far as I know he's attended a crash, but I'm not sure about what he did there, apart from render assistance," he said.