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PlanetaryOrbit

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6. Thanks, great response

Reply to Flyboy_451 (Reply #5)

Tue Jul 12, 2016, 02:01 PM

Jul 2016

Now, is it true that cops - owing to stereotypes about safety and danger - are sometimes secretly "relieved" to find that they've pulled over a white driver rather than a black driver, or a female driver rather than a male driver?

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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