Patrol Training 961/ Traffic Stops
Relevant Radio Codes:
960: Car Stop, Request Follow-Up
960-x: Car Stop, Expedite Follow-Up, Dangerous Suspects
961: Car Stop, No Follow-Up Needed
968: Request Want And Warrant Check Of A Person
912: Are We Clear To/For __?
913: You Are Clear To/For
10-30: No Wants Your Subject
10-31:Subject Has Record But No Wants
10-32: Subject Wanted, Are You Clear To Copy?
10-32-F: Subject Wanted, Felony Type Hit
Probable Cause Examples: Reasonable Suspicion Examples:
- Saw Them Run The Red Light
- Doesn’t Use Turn Signals
Probable Cause: Gives Us The Right To Search People For Our Own Safety/Safety Of Others
Reasonable Suspicion: Does Not Give Us The Right To Search Someone, But Instead We May Administer A Pat-Down And Ask Permission To Search
Probation:
- The Release Of An Offender From Detention, Subject To A Period Of Good Behavior Under Supervision
Parole:
- Early Sentence Release Under Good Behavior
- Under Supervision
Probation And Parole Surrenders Some Of Their Rights/Agreements
Firearms Within The Vehicle:
- Separate Suspect From Firearm
- Should Never Be In Possession
- Pull Out Your Own Weapon And Say “Do Not Reach Out For The Weapon Or You Will Be Shot”
- Gun’s Serial Number Should Be Read To Dispatch
- [Call Sign] 961 [Location] Cal-Plate [License Plate]
- Steady Red Light = Not Flashing
- Metal Coffin = No Mobility
- Call Sign: 18-Explorer-1
Speeches To Dispatch
Initiate:
1. [Call Sign] 961 // Address
2. [Call Sign] Cal- Plate
3. [Call Sign] Final Stop
Searching People And Vehicles
Vehicles: Clockwise/Methodical
People: Armpits, Waistband, And Pockets
Patrol Detention Questions:
1. Id/ Name/ Dob
2. Ever Been Arrested?
3. Probation/ Parole?
4. Received A Ticket?
5. Used Illegal Narcotics?
6. Can I Check Your For Anything Illegal?
7. Can I Take Everything Out of Your Pockets?
8. If Detained 6 And 7 Are No