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Why do police officers touch the rear of cars during traffic stops?
“When law enforcement officers conduct a traffic stop, there are plenty of procedures that need to be done, not only for the safety of the violator, but for the safety of that officer,” Trooper Steve said. “One of those things is proving that that officer was with that car, so when officers approach a vehicle, they touch the rear of it.”
What makes a police officer ask you to get out?
The officer must observe something real. The smell of drugs, stolen goods in plain sight, or an open bottle of alcohol could justify a search. Most police stops involve the motorist remaining in the car. However, if police ask you to get out of your car you are required to comply by law.
Can the police force you to sit on the side of road?
For example, a police officer can’t pull you over for suspicion of driving drunk and compel you to sit on the side of the road for an hour until he thinks you’ve sobered up enough to drive. Likewise, you can’t be forced to sit on the side of the road and wait for two hours until a K-9 unit can come do a drug sniff on your car.
Can a police officer search your car during a stop?
Most police stops involve the motorist remaining in the car. However, if police ask you to get out of your car you are required to comply by law. That does not mean the officer has a right to search you. The officer needs a warrant or probable cause to search you. 4) You Do Not have to Comply with Field Sobriety Tests
Unmarked police vehicles, should have a well-endowed hidden light package to avoid confusion from the public and to provide safety for the officer. The idea is to catch people when they think they aren’t being watched. When people see a marked police vehicle, they drive better. This is called the halo effect.
Should police officers be allowed to take home patrol cars?
Police say policies that allow officers to take home patrol cars save money on vehicle maintenance and increase the amount of time officers spend on patrol. (Wayne K. Roustan)
Should unmarked cars be allowed on police patrol?
Some limit unmarked cars for patrol during daylight hours only. Many allow low profile markings such as inside-mounted emergency lighting (which, I believe, is the best compromise in this argument since speeders are watching for that light bar) or subdued emblems.