Author : Anthony J. Pinizzotto
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1437904882
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (379 download)
Book Synopsis Traffic Stops: Surviving Interactions with the Motoring Public by : Anthony J. Pinizzotto
Download or read book Traffic Stops: Surviving Interactions with the Motoring Public written by Anthony J. Pinizzotto and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the FBI¿s ¿Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted¿ annual publication, 106 law enforcement officers were feloniously killed and 61,353 were assaulted while conducting traffic stops and traffic pursuits during the 10 years from 1996 through 2005. Moreover, while performing such roadside duties, officers face additional dangers, such as being accidentally struck by a motorist. This article focuses on what causes an apparent routine contact with a motorist to escalate into a potentially life-threatening situation, and whether policies, procedures, or training programs exist that law enforcement agencies can implement to better assist their personnel in safely conducting these highly repetitive activities. Illustrations.