Test 2. Vehicle Pullover

Question 1

What are two categories of traffic stops?

Answer 1

1. Unknown risk traffic stop
2. High-risk traffic stop

Question 2

What are some considerations for an unknown risk traffic stop?

Answer 2

1. Witnessing a violation
2. Acting on information from another officer
3. Articulable Reasonable Suspicion

Question 3

What are some considerations for a high-risk traffic stop?

Answer 3

1. Do not initiate stop until backup arrives
2. Vehicle distance should be 30 to 40 feet
3. The lead officer will make the stop

Question 4

What are the justifications for a high-risk stop?

Answer 4

1. Personal knowledge or good information that occupants are armed
2. “Freshness” of information
3. Probable Cause for stop
4. Nature of offense
5. Possibility of a weapon