Radio Contact
What does 10-20 mean?
Location
Ex. "My 10-20 will be on the 500 block of Buffalo Gap Road."
What should you do prior to exiting your vehicle?
Check ALL rear view mirrors for oncoming traffic.
Should the actor(s) do anything you tell them to do?
YES. It is required of the actor(s) to cooperate with you and do what you say.
How should the citation be filled out?
The citation should be accurate and legible. It is highly recommended to fill out the citation in ALL CAPS. It should be filled out with pen and must have no empty spaces.
Other:
What gear will you have during this event?
A belt with a holster, training pistol, handcuffs, and citation clipboard with a pen.
What information is included in the vehicle description? (First radio contact)
Vehicle color, make, model, and number of occupants.
Ex. "The vehicle will be a silver in color Ford F-150 with two occupants."
What should you do as soon as you reach the violator's vehicle and as you approach the violator?
Touch the tail light and pull on the trunk to ensure that it is closed. Then, physically clear the back seat by vividly looking into the back seat windows.
How should you speak to the violator?
With CONFIDENCE! Make sure the driver and passenger know that you are in charge.
Tips: Don't say "please", you can still say "thank you". Don't say "can you" either. Instead, say "will you...", or, "I will need you to...".
What should you write in the citation box if you don't know the answer?
If you don't know the answer, either cross out the box OR write "NA".
Violator Contact:
How many people (occupants) may be in the vehicle?
There can be up to two occupants in the vehicle. Either a driver and passenger, or just the driver.
What does 10-27, 10-28, and 10-29 mean?
Drivers license number, license plate number, and person description (race, gender, last name, first name, middle name, DOB).
Ex. "My 10-27 will be on Texas drivers license number 12345678, my 10-28 will be on Texas license plate ABC-1234, and my 10-29 will be on white male Charles Adam Boy, date of birth 01/11/1998
Where should your right hand (or left if you're left handed) be during approach?
You must keep your primary hand on or next to your firearm. You will be required to keep that hand empty at all times.
What should you do while the violator is reaching for something you ask them to get?
WATCH THEIR HANDS. You never know if they may reach for a weapon.
Violator Contact:
How should you return the violator's drivers license and proof of insurance?
Give them to the violator separately.
What code do you use to end the traffic stop. (After completing all of the steps)
10-8, meaning "all done" or "complete."
What should you always do while approaching the violator's vehicle?
LOOK COMPLETELY BEHIND YOU for oncoming traffic! You should do this as soon as you exit the patrol vehicle and at least two more times while approaching the violator's vehicle.
What two items should you ask the violator for during the first contact?
Ask the violator for their drivers license and their proof of insurance.
How should you tell dispatch that you are in a traffic stop?
You should start the traffic stop by saying anything along the lines of, "I'll be in a 10-75", or, "I have a 10-75."
Should you still look behind you, even when you are returning to the patrol vehicle?
YES! Anytime you are walking between the two vehicles, LOOK BEHIND YOU. In real life, there will be oncoming traffic.
Complete a full run-through of the violator contact. (Both contacts)
1. Good (morning/afternoon/evening), I am Officer (Last Name) with the (City) Police Department, the reason I stopped you today was because (State Violation(s)). Was there any kind of medical emergency you are going to? ... Okay, are there any illegal items or substances in the vehicle? ... Okay great, I will need you to turn off your ignition and place your hands on the steering wheel. Passenger, I will need you to place your hands on the dash for your safety and mine. I will need to see your drivers license and proof of insurance. Thank you. Is everything up to date on this? ... Okay great, is there any way we can contact you, maybe a phone number? ... Okay, I will need you to remain in the vehicle, I will return with you shortly.
2. (Mr/Ms/Mrs) (Violator's Last Name), I will be issuing you a citation for (Restate Violation(s)). Here is your drivers license and proof of insurance. I will need you to sign on the x, by signing here is not a submission of guilt, it is just stating that you will appear in court within the fourteen days to take care of the citation. Do you understand? ... Okay, are there any further questions? ... Okay great, have a nice day.
DOUBLE POINTS:
Practice filling out a citation.
The citation should meet all TPSA requirements. The citation should be legible, accurate, and should have no blank spaces. (Except certain spaces)
Radio Contact:
DOUBLE POINTS:
Name the law enforcement phonetic alphabet A > Z.
Adam, Boy, Charles, David, Edward, Frank, George, Henry, Ida, John, King, Lincoln, Mary, Nora, Ocean, Paul, Queen, Robert, Sam, Tom, Union, Victor, William, X-Ray, Young, Zebra.