Traffic Stops #2

What are some reasons an officer would perform a traffic stop? (a)  

• Traffic Enforcement
• Suspicious Circumstances
• 911 call related to vehicle
• All of the above

True or false:
An officer should observe the occupants of the suspect vehicle and look for unusual   movement

• True
• False

At night time, it is important to shine the spotlight where?

• into the center of the vehicle
• at the passenger side mirror
• trunk of suspect vehicle
• suspect vehicle tires

True or false:
It is NOT important for an officer to keep the element of surprise on his/her side

• True
• False

True or false:

Officers are required to always approach the vehicle on the driver's side.

• True

• False

Traffic stops can be one of the most dangerous duties for police because

• they involve the police talking to citizens

• the officer has to write a ticket or take someone to jail

• the officer is approaching an unknown situation as they walk up to a car they have pulled over

• most traffic stops occur at night

True or false:

When conducting a traffic stop, it is important to ALWAYS important to find a safe place to stop the violator?

• True

• False

List in order the 7 Step Violator Approach from start to finish?

Why is important to touch the rear of the vehicle when conducting a traffic stops?

• To be Cool

• To leave your prints

• Because Coach Knight Said SO