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morningfog

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2. I'm sure it can be quite nerve racking, which is why

Reply to PlanetaryOrbit (Original post)

Mon Jul 11, 2016, 10:58 PM

Jul 2016

cops need to be trained to not add to that stress their implicit or subconscious racism. Or to be mindful of it and mitigate it. They need to do the personal work to be able to work through any possible anxiety about confrontation so as to not be biased and/or trigger happy. If they can't do that, they need a career change.

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

They can run the license plate before approaching the car. So usually have a fair idea.... Logical Jul 2016 #1

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

Good points. I'd add that single policeperson in a car adds to the anxiety. Hoyt Jul 2016 #4

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

We were taught to treat it as one of the most dangerous "routine" events. jmg257 Jul 2016 #7