When making a traffic stop, are you aware of the indicators of possible criminal activity?
- Excessive eye contact in the rear view mirror
- Immediate cell phone use upon observing an officer
- Odor-masking items in the vehicle
- Disclaimer stickers (law enforcement associations and others)
- Third-party vehicles
"We must do more than just encourage law enforcement officers to conduct complete traffic stops; we must give them the tools and instructions on how to do it effectively, safely, legally and ethically."
Chief Jeffrey Spaulding
Westminster Police Department
Former President of the Maryland Chiefs of Police