Chief Wiggum moment ... Chicago police said the teenager was motived by the desire to be a cop rather than "ill intent".
A TEENAGE boy dressed as a police officer went on patrol in a squad car with a qualified cop for five hours before he was busted.
The 14-year-old walked into a Chicago police station and managed to secure an assignment. He did not have a gun, issue any tickets or drive the patrol car, Associated Press reported.
Assistant Superintendent James Jackson said the boy's deception was only discovered after the patrol ended.
Officers noticed his uniform didn't have an official star.
Police said they were investigating how the "serious security breach" went undetected for so long.
Deputy Superintendent Daniel Dugan said the boy looked older than 14, and was motivated by a desire to be an officer rather than malice or "ill intent", Associated Press reported.
He also took part in a program for youth interested in policing, and would have been familiar with some procedures, police said.
The teenager has been charged with impersonating an officer. He will be tried as a juvenile.