traffic enforcement/high risk pullovers
Categories of vehicle pullovers
Officer safety while conducting a vehicle pullover
Safety Hazards During Vehicle Pullover
Officer Safety Guidelines
100

Expected to result in a what 

what is citation 

100

What are the two risk levels of vehicle pullovers?

high-risk and unknown risk

100

What should you do before starting a vehicle pullover

what is always have a clear plan before starting.

100

Should a cop rush a traffic stop and approach a vehicle if there are multiple people who appear to be gang members in a car?

No

100

Officers should assume that every person being stopped or contacted is armed. T or F?

True

200

Could lead to an ___________ of the law 

fill in the blank 

what is arrest for violations 

200

What is a unknown risk?

  • Traffic or equipment violations

  • Suspicious activity

  • Citizen request

200

What should you do before pulling over 

what is select a spot that is safe.

200

Should cops watch for ongoing cars during a traffic stop?

Yes 

200

When calling on contacts what should dispatch be notified?

Dispatch should be notified of all contacts including the nature and location of the stop.

300

Conducted when there is suspicion of what? 

what is criminal activity

300

What is a high risk?

  • Felony violations, and serious misdemeanors

  • Vehicles that match a decision given 

  • Stolen vehicles 

300

What should you do if you feel is necessary 

What is call for backup if necessary.

300

What are the dangerous environmental conditions cops should be aware of?

Wind, rain, muddy, unleveled ground, fog, ice, bright sunshine

300

Don't abandon the location of the stop until ______. 

It is safe.

400

Conducted when occupants are said to be: 

what is Armed , Threat to Officers, Involved in a felony 

400

Where may the knowledge in a risk assessment come from?

  • Information from dispatch

  • Information from license plate

  • Officers personal observation

  • Number of occupants in the vehicle 



400

What should you do to stay connected during the police pullover. 

What is utilize your radio or other communication devices to stay connected.

400

What is the 3rd most dangerous law enforcement activity?

Vehicle Pullovers

400

Driver side approach can be advantages for the officer, but passenger side may be safer if _________.

it is in a freeway or busy road. 

500

Examples of high risk pullovers 

what is  

-Vehicle linked to a drive by shooting 

-Occupant possessing a firearm 

500

What are the three categories?

  • Traffic enforcement pullovers

  • Investigative pullovers 

  • high - risk pullovers

500

What should you be aware of during the police pullover.

No pullover is routine, every pullover is unique and different, stay aware of your surroundings, and don't ignore danger signs. 

500

What are the 5 safety hazards that were listed?

  • Unpredictable nature of suspect/violator

  • Unknown Identity of suspect/violator 

  • Dangerous environmental conditions 

  • Various road conditions and dangers 

  • The existence of other vehicular traffic on the same roadway 

500

Officers should know the _______, _______, and ________ of every pullover.

Know the street name, cross street, and direction of travel of every pullover.