Minor Infractions and Traffic Violations Breakdown the process of traffic violations

Investigative Stops Briefly detain and question with reasonable suspicion. Has to be something that needs to be handled with immediate action Cannot stop a vehicle because it looks suspicious Profiling is not allowed

Reasons for Stop Equipment violation- headlights, mufflers, expired tags Moving Violation- speeding, red light, etc.. Auto Stops are the most dangerous Shifting environment Have to keep their safety in mind Exiting the vehicle and frisking for weapons is not unusual for safety If Danger is still possible they may check the car Protective Search- checking for contraband in the area in which they could gain it quickly

Conducting a Motor Stop Step 1 Identify a safe location- no curves, hills, etc.. Well lit for safety Turn on Emergency Equipment- blue and siren Dispatcher Location, license plate, model, make, color, reason for stop, reason for stop, number of occupants If back up is called they must wait for it before they get out of the car Car postion- front right light in the center of the drunk Turn wheels to the left

Conducting a Motor Stop Step 2 Before exiting the car What are the people doing? Movements? Hiding? Is the trunk lock popped out? Are the plates dirty or clean? Does age match the driver from the vehicle registration? Is the license plate screwed in or wired up?

Conducting a Motor Stop Step 3 Approaching the Vehicle Daytime- Driver side , Passenger side, Two officer approach Nighttime Stops Lights are important The Approach Trunk- make sure it is closed and locked Rear-passenger Compartment- check hands and on the floor in the back Front Passenger Compartment- main point is to watch their hands

Conducting a Motor Stop Step 4 Standing at the doorpost, backseat passenger, stand at the very back post Can have them step out of the vehicle and ask questions by the rear of the car or on the shoulder Step 5 Initiates Conversation- be cordial and polite

Conducting a Motor Stop Step 6 When returning to vehicle always glance back Write the citation on the steering wheel so that you can continue to watch the car When returning to the vehicle the Officer should use the same precautions Step 7 Return and watch vehicle return to the road, Notify dispatch that the stop is clear, turn off lights