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Travis_0004

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3. Ive asked a friend about this

Reply to PlanetaryOrbit (Original post)

Mon Jul 11, 2016, 10:37 PM

Jul 2016

He said he was never really worried on a stop

But he has never worked 3rd shift (our police department closes from midnight to 6am), and its rural, with almost no crime.

Odds of protestors shutting down the road are close to 0. Odds of cows shutting down the road, 100%.

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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