What is the safest way for a Cop to approach a car that he/she just pulled over? Reason for this question is because this person may have a gun in the car.
2007-12-15 16:04:43 · 14 answers · asked by WVUfan 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Depends on the situation.
It could involve a high risk vehicle stop which does not involve an approach at all. I'd tell you but you don't know the secret hand shake.
2007-12-15 20:27:39 · answer #1 · answered by El Scott 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It the case of a night stop you would shine your spotlight on the rearview mirror of the vehicle. This will do two things, first it will fill their car with light and second it will blind them to anyone approaching from the rear of the car. Them you cautiously approach the driver side of the vehicle making sure that you stay out of their direct sight line while also being able to keep an eye on the occupants of the car. As you approach the vehicle you identify all the occupants and the positions of their hands. You approach the driver's side window and look into the passenger seat (if a passenger is present). Once you have identified the driver's hands you will turn and face the driver, looking down at him from an angle through the front half of his window. This will allow you to see his hands, while keeping your weapon out of his reach.
2007-12-15 17:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by Test 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Switch on the camera in the police car. Tell the driver to put both hands on the window. Tell the driver to remain in the car. Do not threaten the driver and/or passengers. This means not making threatening gestures, such as drawing a gun, touching the driver and/or passengers. Also, the officer's remarks should be directed to the situation, not to the passenger. That means the officer should not make personal remarks about the driver and/or passenger(s), such as remarks about age, race, gender, etc.
An officer who behaves with professional caution as well as professional courtesy is less likely to be involved in a life-threatening situation than an officer who is careless and deliberately and unnecessarily aggressive.
2007-12-15 16:20:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anpadh 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the person in car has a gun the officer should call backup first, wait till backup arrives then make the driver turn off car. The police should have their guns drawn.
2007-12-15 16:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by lifelongskinsfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the police officer has a reason to believe that there may be a gun in the car, he/she will order the occupants to put their hands up while approaching.
2007-12-15 16:51:39 · answer #5 · answered by presidentrichardnixon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the safest is to call the driver out of the car and have them approach the officers vehicle with there hands visible while the officer stands behind there car door
2007-12-15 18:48:30 · answer #6 · answered by marine_semperfi_jarhead 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you want to know that, go to the police academy
IF I think the guy has a gun, I am flooding the car with my lights, and waiting for backup with my weapon drawn.
2007-12-15 17:14:36 · answer #7 · answered by Kevy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well i would have to say first to point the light into the car to see how many people are in there ( incase too many then call backup), then walk slowly as close as to the vehicle to the driver side with the one hand on the flashlight and the other on the gun.
officers should always be prepared!!
2007-12-15 16:11:49 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They are trained to approach the car...with that in mind. Curious as to why you would want to know though
2007-12-15 18:41:03 · answer #9 · answered by kc 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in case you haven't any longer something to hide, you wont get puled over... and in the event that they pull you over its purely small talkk because of the fact they wont would desire to handle the morons accessible who dru=g deal and do different stuff in the event that they see lights furnishings flashing.
2016-11-03 10:29:28 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋