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1. They can run the license plate before approaching the car. So usually have a fair idea....

Mon Jul 11, 2016, 10:51 PM

Jul 2016

who the owners are and if they have a record. Or if car is reported stolen.

But a recently stolen car would not show up.

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Those who were cops: How dangerous does a typical traffic stop feel? [View all] PlanetaryOrbit Jul 2016 OP

I'm sure it can be quite nerve racking, which is why morningfog Jul 2016 #2

Ive asked a friend about this Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #3

This year will mark my 20th anniversary in law enforcement. Flyboy_451 Jul 2016 #5

Thanks, great response PlanetaryOrbit Jul 2016 #6