Basic Law Enforcement, Vehicle Tactics
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Traffic Stop Definition ✔✔A temporary detention of a driver of a vehicle by police to
investigate a possible crime.
What case in 1977 ruled that poli
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Basic Law Enforcement, Vehicle Tactics
Latest Update 100% Verified
Traffic Stop Definition ✔✔A temporary detention of a driver of a vehicle by police to
investigate a possible crime.
What case in 1977 ruled that police have the right to ask the driver to step out of the vehicle
during a lawful traffic stop? ✔✔Pennsylvania vs Mimms
What 1997 case extended LE right to ask all parties to step out of the vehicle during a lawful
traffic stop? ✔✔Maryland vs Wilson
What should an officer check before operating his/her vehicle? ✔✔Tire Pressure, lights, public
address system, siren and horns. They should also have the cockpit area clear of items.
Flashlights,clipboards, pens and paper should all be strapped down so they don't get in the way
during a fast exit.
How should an officer setup the vehicle prior to any traffic stop? ✔✔The vehicle should be setup
so the officer can make a quick stop, turn, or fast deployment through the drivers or passenger
door. This should be practiced and performed within 2 seconds or less.
Name the different vehicle positions for making a lawful traffic stop? ✔✔1. Left offset - Most
common used by LE.Slightly left of the drivers door of the violators car.
2. Right offset - Slight right location when the officer is planning on stepping up to the car on the
passenger door.
In Line - The most common when making a roadside stop.
What should an officer do if there are multiple passengers in the vehicle during a lawful traffic
stop? ✔✔Call for backup to deal with the additional passengers.
What are the proper procedures for a vehicle stop? ✔✔1. Detection of the violation - should only
make a stop when they have articulable reasons to do so.
2. Communications -Before the officer turns on the blue ligh
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