Traffic Stop
Utah police officers kept their cool and remained professional as a city councilor ranted about their lack of training and conduct
A N.C. deputy creates an impactful moment for a motorist in personal crisis with de-escalation, patience and compassion
The 10th Circuit upheld a drug and gun conviction, ruling officers lawfully impounded a vehicle and conducted an inventory search
A dissenting judge warned the ruling could undermine road safety, saying, “People who traverse our Florida highways are entitled to share the roads with sober and safe drivers”
Hennepin Sheriff Dawanna Witt said the change will “embolden criminals” because charges will not be filed if gun or drug crimes are discovered during a low-level stop
Understanding your capabilities, tactics and limitations will prevent you from being the next officer dragged by fleeing suspect
The difference between a lawful seizure and unconstitutional conduct often hinges on how courts view an officer’s intent in high-risk vehicle encounters
Regardless of how long you’ve been doing traffic stops, no two are the same
The 8th Circuit upheld an extended traffic stop and cell phone seizure, affirming the trooper’s actions did not violate the suspect’s rights
During a traffic stop, the man resisted arrest, disarmed multiple officers and fired a shot that wounded one before Lansing police returned fire
Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks was hit by a box truck while conducting a stop on I-26
Your goal is to be the calm in the eye of every stormy situation
To avoid being ticketed, the difficult driver will engage in a disjointed combination of negotiations, rebuttals, compliments and insults
Before you even turn on the lights, there are a lot of tasks you need to complete
Police1 readers share their top tactics to reduce risk
Officers trained in this method indicate they achieve a high level of compliance in a short period of time
Modern e-citation systems let officers scan, sign and send in less time, boosting safety and accuracy
One of the most obvious signs of potential trouble is a subject paying repeated visual attention to an officer’s gun
Two 911 calls, a suspicious route and a busted alibi helped officers intercept 32 pounds of methamphetamine on a South Dakota highway
A traffic stop leads to finding guns and marijuana, with social media proving illegal possession of firearms
Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros was wounded as an uncooperative suspect opened fire during a traffic stop; Ontiveros succumbed to his wounds six days later
Moments before the shootout, the suspect shouted he “should have served with the f---ing Taliban,” expressing anger at the U.S. before opening fire on Fairfax County officers
Sharonville PD deployed multiple sets of stop sticks across the interstate, eventually deflating a front tire of the suspect’s vehicle
Miami Beach Police have called the incident “intentional,” as the suspect initially stopped for the officer before speeding directly toward him
This approach positions you as a helper and is sure to make the community, your administrators and supervisors happy
A second Columbia County deputy was shot in the face and severely wounded; at least one deputy was able to return fire during the incident
Though officers would not be barred from conducting “lawful pretextual traffic stops,” CPD’s draft stressed that they “must strike a balance [with] the community’s sense of fairness”
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Dawson County Deputy Jessie Perez had served with the sheriff’s office for eight months; he also served with the volunteer fire department and as an EMT
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