Traffic Stop
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How an officer responds should be based on both individual rights and officer safety
When Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley resisted commands during a traffic stop, the responding officer demonstrated essential tactics for upholding professionalism
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a motor vehicle stop by a deputy sheriff based on a license plate check showing the registered owner’s driver’s license was revoked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
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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
The three people who were inside that car are facing numerous gun charges
Getting stopped by the police doesn’t have to be a waste of time
The officers returned fire and killed the gunman
The decision to drive at night without headlights activated resulted in a near miss for this officer
The LEOs sought drivers on their phones and not wearing seat belts
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