HAMILTON, AL (WBRC)- Authorities in Mississippi are searching for a police impersonator. The suspect has already killed two people near the casinos in Tunica.

That raises the question: How do you make sure that a real cop pulling you over? Fox 6 spoke with Alabama State Trooper Curtis Summerville to find out.

"If your gut instinct, gut feeling tells you this person is not legitimate police officer, we certainly want you to take necessary precautions," he said.

He says motorists should only pull over for red or blue lights. If you see them in your rear view mirror and are still concerned, turn on your flashers.

"At this point you are acknowledging that you know this person is a attempting to stop you, slow down to a reasonable speed. And just keep going until you get to a lit area," Summerville said.

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