Can I see your badge?
TES-seh-rah — three syllables; double 's' makes a longer consonant.
Use if you are stopped by someone claiming to be a police officer in plain clothes. You have the right to verify an officer's identity before complying.
Italian plain-clothes officers (poliziotti in borghese) are required to show their badge upon request. If they refuse or cannot produce one, do not comply — call 113 to verify.
Può mostrarmi il tesserino da poliziotto?
Can you show me your police identification card?
'Tesserino' is the common informal term for the badge.
Qual è il suo numero di matricola?
What is your badge number?
The badge number identifies the individual officer — useful for complaints.
Sta agendo in servizio?
Are you acting in an official capacity?
Formally asks whether the officer's actions are within their official duties.
Italian police officers must identify themselves upon request. Noting the matricola (badge number) is advisable if you intend to file a complaint about police conduct.