But I've always heard from law enforcement that every traffic stop is NOT "routine".
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"Routine" refers to speeding, running lights, LP light out, ect.\n\nAn example of a non-routine traffic stop would be that the car doesn't pull over or they're pulling it over for something like the examples above but in reality they're pulling it over because they're suspicious of a load or something more than the reason the initial contact was made
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I have been in law enforcement for over 24 years.  I work in a major agency that handles an average of 25,000 calls for service every month.  Out of all of those calls, no one ever looks at the good we do.  \n\nI can tell you that over the years I have been involved in many violent situations.  It is not like T.V., its very hard to arrest someone that doesn't want to be arrested. Also, we are not a bunch of martial arts experts that can control someone with one fancy move.\n\nI will admit that I have seen a few real cases of police brutality over the the year.  But, 99 % of the accusations are false.
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Pursuit driving is a double edged sword on one hand their are public safety issues. But on the other hand you have the issue that if you allow people who are committing crimes to drive off it will not be long before no one is stopping for the police. As far as using police helicopters they are wonderful tools if your department is big enough to afford one. The bottom line is if you pursue you are putting the public at risk BUT if you don't pursue and allow criminals to drive off haven't you  just put the public at risk also? Some food for thought it is not the officer that initiates the pursuit. The officer initiates a traffic stop the criminal by choosing to run initiates the pursuit.
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Whenever you see a lightning bolt on their uniforms or their cruiser it means they have something to do with traffic enforcement
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I've never witnessed it myself, but I'm sure it happens all of the time.
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You can ask.  If only traffic diversion can get once a year.  If drugs, federal courts don't charge unless they mean to give someone serious prison time, not diversion.
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I know what you mean. I told a cop to move out of my way once and he started barking orders at me. Stupid sobriety checkpoints.
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I have worked in resturants, and dug graves, worked on a farm, drove truck, in a factory, and worked some construction, I would do it again if able. I wonder what some people do not know about the word ILLEGAL. it is scarry that criminals are allowed to just roam in the US without knowing who they are or what they are up to.
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MOST POLICE WILL NOT STOP YOU ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, BUT YOU NEVER KNOW, SOME COPS ARE PRICKS...
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Usually it's the organization they work for. Most Police Officers have Statewide powers even if they work for a Town or City within that State. These same Officers won't usually use those powers out of their area of operations, since while they are on duty, they stay within the area of the people who are paying for police Services, but they go outside that area if need be. Don't go thinking that an Officer has to stop at the Town or City line if they are after you, they won't , but Most Officers won't pursue into another state unless there are no units from the state they are pursuing into available.
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The answer depends on the jurisdiction's and the officer following you. Some city police departments have strict no chase policies of any type. Some county sheriffs offices have strict apprehension policies. As an example if the officer following you has been involved in three at fault accidents and is looking at desk duty for his next he may be less inclined to pursue where as the young rookie may be ready for anything. \n\nA motorcycle has much less danger to the surrounding people then say an SUV. Since most motorcyclists in Northern America ride just a few months a year (depending on location) the chances are fairly high that an officer may consider the rider to be an accident waiting to happen. On one hand nobody should elude the police and on the other hand getting  a ticket should not be a death sentence. \n\nIn conclusion it would also depend on what the crime was....
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This is a major problem in Phoenix.  Most of the offenders are very young drivers.  Often they have their windows tinted darker than the law allows.  Some have various other issues with their vehicles that make them illegal to drive on the street.\n\nI have tried writing elected officials, but they don’t answer.  I decided to ask a police officer.  This is what he said:  If the person is not committing a crime that may harm someone, then the police will likely not pull them over.  Why?  It is simple.  The offenders usually fit the profile of the types that will not pay their fines anyway.  Thus there is no good reason to stop them because it will not bring in any revenue.
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I believe it, mexican police are known for making the rules up as they go.
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I know of one with a criminal record who started a "newspaper" in a town. Every time he was stopped (always with cause) he'd write something nasty. He'd publish outright lies and slanderous things as 'fact' then scream freedom of the press when criticized. \n\nI've had - quite some years ago - a couple tickets. And you know what - I deserved it. I wasn't paying attention to speed and was driving too fast. Few things are important enough that an extra 5 minutes is an issue. \nI've also seen both sides...for a while in another state had an older piece of crap car and ALWAYS got pulled over. I mean 2-3 times a month and seldom drove more than 5 miles. I know why, though no one would admit it. And it wasn't *me* - I'd drive the same way in another vehicle and wouldn't get stopped. The car wasn't illegal but was suspect. Was that the cops fault? no. \n\nI can say there were people in that city that had FAR worse attitudes than the police officers.
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another simple answer. the law enforcement agencies are to busy breaking the laws "they are sworn and paid to uphold" for their own personal gains. the only thing they "serve and protect" is themseves. state and local law enforcement in reality are just ameans to fill misspent state and local coffers. if this isn't true then why do they bully people instead sreving and protecting. be unfortunate enough to breakdown on the road,chances are your license will be run and your car searched before they tell you that there is really nothing they can do for you. not so much they can't but don't want to because there nothing for them to gain by doing it. i live by and work on the interstate and local and out of town cops are by far the worst at obeying the posted speed limits. not just speeding,i have seen them fly by at speeds nearing 100+ talking on the phone or using laptops. no they werent in pursuit they were from other countys or states. remember "power corrupts" and they have and are given to much by openended personnal judgement call laws. as well as sanctioned racial,stereotype profiling. i could go on and on but i'll stop here.
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Traffic violations mostly
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A officier can not legally stop you outside of his jurisdiction.\n\nIf he did not turn on his lights and siren before he crossed his state line, then it was not a legal stop.\n\nA attorney can eat this up, even including possible illegal stop and detention by the police officer