Traffic Stop
Understanding the behavior and ideology of sovereign citizens is crucial for ensuring the safety of law enforcement officers, especially during traffic stops
A parolee asked the trial court to suppress the evidence, arguing the search of his phone and house violated his Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights
Based on the “totality of the circumstances,” the officer had reasonable suspicion to extend the traffic stop in a drug courier case
The slain officer, who has not yet been named, was fatally shot after a pursuit
A 24-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Constable Matthew Hunt, the country’s first line of duty death since 2009
Officer Aurash Zarkeshan is responding to doctors’ commands after he was shot in the head during a traffic stop
“Here in Tulsa today, we’re going to have to pray, and we’re also going to have to take action,” Police Chief Wendell Franklin said
Both officers were hospitalized in critical condition
While the arrival of a drug detector team was fortuitous in this case, the critical factor was that the trooper performed the business of the traffic stop in good order
Best practices and numerous court admonishments prescribe that an agency has a written vehicle inventory policy.
Law enforcement organizations have recommended limited enforcement of traffic laws during the pandemic
At issue was a motor vehicle stop by a deputy sheriff based on a license plate check showing the registered owner’s driver’s license was revoked
Officer Brent Scrimshire was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries
“F*#k off” is protected speech and does not justify a stop
Officer McCollum was a U.S. Army veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star
Officer Jackson Ryan Winkeler was shot while conducting a traffic stop near Florence Regional Airport
Deputy Chris Dickerson died after being shot numerous times
Lexipol’s Gordon Graham and a panel of experts share the steps your agency can take to make the roads safer for cops
Shot in the neck during a traffic stop, Undersheriff Chad Murphy was saved by two Good Samaritans who were driving by when the officer was attacked
The bills allow for a special voluntary designation to be included in the Law Enforcement Information Network
Capt. Vincent ‘Vinny’ Liberto served 10 years in the United States Marine Corps
The passenger side contact remains an essential strategy for officer safety, but recognizing its limitations can enhance the odds in the officer’s favor
Officers stopped the car after someone spotted the bound girl in the backseat and called 911
The baby was found during a traffic stop
The driver told detectives during the traffic stop that he had a grenade “with the pin in place” in his possession
When you hit the lights and pull over what can only be described as a heavily fortified defensive position on wheels, don’t just approach blind
The officer stopped the suspect for allegedly texting while driving, then was dragged by the car after the suspect tried to flee
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