AZ POST CFE 2 Exam with accurate detailed solutions
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Officer Demeanor includes: ✔✔ 1. Maintain Professionalism ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. Use positive interpersonal skills with the violator
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3. Exhibit command presence
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4. Control Emotions (do not write "attitude" tickets)
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ATTC means: ✔✔ Arizona Traffic Ticket Complaint
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ATTC can be used for: ✔✔ 1. Hazardous Violations
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2. Non Hazardous Violations
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It is important to know what to file a ATTC? ✔✔ the identity of the driver
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Can ATTC be used for misdemeanor criminal violations (non-traffic: shoplifting, disorderly
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conduct, theft) ||\\//|| ||\\//||
A. Yes ||\\//||
B. No ✔✔ A. Yes ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Can a traffic citation be used for both State and City Codes?
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A. No ||\\//||
B. Yes ✔✔ B. Yes||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Completing a citation 1: (JFYI) ✔✔ 1. use black ball point pen ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. block letters||\\//|| ||\\//||
3. NCIC abbreviations used
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4. Fill in all blanks (start from top and work your way down) -- top to bottom, left to right
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,5.use the word "none" if the information is not available
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Completing a citation 2: (JFYI) ✔✔ 1. Names will be spelled out completely ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. If first and middle name is an initial only, the word "only" (in parenthesis) will be written
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after the initials ||\\//|| ||\\//||
3. Can write middle initial instead of entire middle name
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4. No middle initial= "None"
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5. complete address including zip code and apartment number
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6. Get physical address instead of PO box
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7. Round the physical descriptors to nearest round number
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8. NCIC abbreviation used for hair and eye color (black= BLK, brown= BRO)
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9. Obtain employer information, approx location OK is except address is unknown
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Completing a citation 3: (JFYI) ✔✔ 1. NCIC vehicle descriptions used ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. If LP is unavailable leave the space bank
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3. Classification of the plate may be added above the license number (handicap, dealer, etc)
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4. Write specific location of where the violation was FIRST OBSERVED
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5. Write specific traffic code or statue using hyphens and periods as written in Title 28 (28-
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702.A)
6. Provide written description of the violation (speed greater than reasonable and prudent)
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7. Provide violation speed
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Completing a citation 4: (JFYI) ✔✔ 1. Indicate civil or criminal violation ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. Write in appropriate court date
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3. Sign the citation and print name legibly
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4. Drivers signature in space provided
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,Officer Notes on Tickets: ✔✔ 1. Written on the enforcement copy
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2. notes are accessible by subpoena
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3. Keep your notes professional
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4. Note the statements of the violator
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
5. Note traffic conditions
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6. Notes aid you in court six months later
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
The traffic violation: ✔✔ 1. observe the traffic violation to ensure you have a valid reason
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2. NOTIFY dispatch of your location and the vehicle license plate
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---if no plate, give vehicle description
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3. Give number of occupants and ask for backup if necessary
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The Basics of the Traffic Stop: ✔✔ 1. Position your vehicle behind the violator
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2. Turn on overhead light
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3. If they refuse to pull over, give a short SIREN burst
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4. As the violator begins to pull over position your car in the offset position
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5. Offset the right half of the police vehicle in line with left half of the violator vehicle
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6. *Stop 15-22 feet behind the violator vehicle*
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7. Point spotlight into the rear view mirror of the violator
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8. Unlock right side front door of your patrol car
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9. Check traffic before exiting patrol vehicle
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Approach to Traffic Stop: ✔✔ 1. Exit the vehicle with only the necessary equipment ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
(flashlight, leave citation book in vehicle) ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. *KEEP WEAPON HAND FREE*
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3. Use non weapon hand to hold flashlight
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, 4. Keep visual contact on the driver and the inside of the vehicle
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Driver Contact: ✔✔ 1. Stand behind the driver's/passenger's door post
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2. Flashlight to follow all movements of the violator (verbal control the violator's
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movements)
3. Check front seat, floorboard, dash etc
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4. Be constantly aware of drivers door
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5. If appropriate have them shut off the vehicle
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6. Ask for driver's license, registration, and insurance
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7. If they hand you their wallet do not accept it and give them further instructions
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8. Ask them if they know why they were stopped
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9. Let them commit to the reason for the violation
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10. Look at the license to verify it is the same person
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11. Tell them to stay in the vehicle
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What are some examples of acceptable ID's? (PO 4.2.2) ✔✔ 1. Drivers License
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2. Out of State License
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3. Temporary License
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4. Learners Permit
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5. Military ID
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6. Passport
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7. Consulate/ Internation Driver License
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Returning to the patrol car: ✔✔ 1. Keep an eye on the violator ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. Check oncoming traffic quickly
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3. Cross between the two vehicles quickly, keeping your eye on the violator
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Officer Demeanor includes: ✔✔ 1. Maintain Professionalism ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. Use positive interpersonal skills with the violator
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
3. Exhibit command presence
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
4. Control Emotions (do not write "attitude" tickets)
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
ATTC means: ✔✔ Arizona Traffic Ticket Complaint
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ATTC can be used for: ✔✔ 1. Hazardous Violations
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. Non Hazardous Violations
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It is important to know what to file a ATTC? ✔✔ the identity of the driver
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Can ATTC be used for misdemeanor criminal violations (non-traffic: shoplifting, disorderly
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conduct, theft) ||\\//|| ||\\//||
A. Yes ||\\//||
B. No ✔✔ A. Yes ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Can a traffic citation be used for both State and City Codes?
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A. No ||\\//||
B. Yes ✔✔ B. Yes||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Completing a citation 1: (JFYI) ✔✔ 1. use black ball point pen ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. block letters||\\//|| ||\\//||
3. NCIC abbreviations used
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
4. Fill in all blanks (start from top and work your way down) -- top to bottom, left to right
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
,5.use the word "none" if the information is not available
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Completing a citation 2: (JFYI) ✔✔ 1. Names will be spelled out completely ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. If first and middle name is an initial only, the word "only" (in parenthesis) will be written
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after the initials ||\\//|| ||\\//||
3. Can write middle initial instead of entire middle name
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4. No middle initial= "None"
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5. complete address including zip code and apartment number
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6. Get physical address instead of PO box
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
7. Round the physical descriptors to nearest round number
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
8. NCIC abbreviation used for hair and eye color (black= BLK, brown= BRO)
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
9. Obtain employer information, approx location OK is except address is unknown
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Completing a citation 3: (JFYI) ✔✔ 1. NCIC vehicle descriptions used ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. If LP is unavailable leave the space bank
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
3. Classification of the plate may be added above the license number (handicap, dealer, etc)
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
4. Write specific location of where the violation was FIRST OBSERVED
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
5. Write specific traffic code or statue using hyphens and periods as written in Title 28 (28-
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702.A)
6. Provide written description of the violation (speed greater than reasonable and prudent)
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
7. Provide violation speed
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Completing a citation 4: (JFYI) ✔✔ 1. Indicate civil or criminal violation ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. Write in appropriate court date
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
3. Sign the citation and print name legibly
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
4. Drivers signature in space provided
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
,Officer Notes on Tickets: ✔✔ 1. Written on the enforcement copy
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. notes are accessible by subpoena
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
3. Keep your notes professional
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
4. Note the statements of the violator
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
5. Note traffic conditions
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
6. Notes aid you in court six months later
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
The traffic violation: ✔✔ 1. observe the traffic violation to ensure you have a valid reason
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. NOTIFY dispatch of your location and the vehicle license plate
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
---if no plate, give vehicle description
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
3. Give number of occupants and ask for backup if necessary
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
The Basics of the Traffic Stop: ✔✔ 1. Position your vehicle behind the violator
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. Turn on overhead light
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
3. If they refuse to pull over, give a short SIREN burst
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
4. As the violator begins to pull over position your car in the offset position
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
5. Offset the right half of the police vehicle in line with left half of the violator vehicle
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
6. *Stop 15-22 feet behind the violator vehicle*
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
7. Point spotlight into the rear view mirror of the violator
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
8. Unlock right side front door of your patrol car
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
9. Check traffic before exiting patrol vehicle
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Approach to Traffic Stop: ✔✔ 1. Exit the vehicle with only the necessary equipment ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
(flashlight, leave citation book in vehicle) ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. *KEEP WEAPON HAND FREE*
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
3. Use non weapon hand to hold flashlight
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
, 4. Keep visual contact on the driver and the inside of the vehicle
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Driver Contact: ✔✔ 1. Stand behind the driver's/passenger's door post
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. Flashlight to follow all movements of the violator (verbal control the violator's
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
movements)
3. Check front seat, floorboard, dash etc
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
4. Be constantly aware of drivers door
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
5. If appropriate have them shut off the vehicle
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
6. Ask for driver's license, registration, and insurance
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
7. If they hand you their wallet do not accept it and give them further instructions
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
8. Ask them if they know why they were stopped
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
9. Let them commit to the reason for the violation
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
10. Look at the license to verify it is the same person
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11. Tell them to stay in the vehicle
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What are some examples of acceptable ID's? (PO 4.2.2) ✔✔ 1. Drivers License
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2. Out of State License
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3. Temporary License
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4. Learners Permit
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5. Military ID
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6. Passport
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7. Consulate/ Internation Driver License
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Returning to the patrol car: ✔✔ 1. Keep an eye on the violator ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
2. Check oncoming traffic quickly
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3. Cross between the two vehicles quickly, keeping your eye on the violator
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