Speed Enforcement
Informed
Note: Always ensure officer safety
The officer should choose a location to initiate the traffic stop that will provide, as much as possible, a safe environment for the driver and law enforcement officer.
1. Tracking History
The most essential component of speed enforcement & courtroom testimony
Visual observation & estimation
Audio confirmation
Device corroboration
2. Visual Observation
Target identification
Estimation of target speed
Estimation of distance to target
Check environment
3. Audio Confirmation
Pitch of audio
Clarity of audio
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BAITCATCHER06
over 4 years ago
18 Comments
I LIKE... WISH THERE WAS MORE DETAILS THOUGH.
wolfspirit
over 4 years ago
36 Comments
hmmm.. wish it was a little more detailed.
Anonymous
almost 5 years ago
I used radar, I would make an independent observation, then click the radar on. We were required to be tested every year. What was done was we were placed in the operators seat with the speedometer blocked from our view. We then had to make independant estimates of cars while sitting and moving. In order to pass you had to be 3-5 mph correct. We received certification and this was a tool during testimony in trials.
Sgtaircop_one
over 5 years ago
408 Comments
I visualize, then pace, I don't use radar. Most streets near my beat are not surveyed for radar
rwhite
over 5 years ago
728 Comments
I have worked in VA and now work in NC thats the way both states do it.
jacksond
over 5 years ago
906 Comments
that's va all the way
bad_LT
over 5 years ago
2376 Comments
Thats how we do it here in Virginia
bsmedmpa
over 5 years ago
254 Comments
CA/AHP, I couldn't agree with you more!!! LOL But we all know so many just point, read, and then write!
Anonymous
over 5 years ago
CAtrooper is right (spoken like a true trooper, *sniff*, I'm so proud). It's more than just pointing the radar gun and looking for the screen to tell you something.
Anonymous
over 5 years ago
You can tell which ones do when they are testifyng in court!
bsmedmpa
over 5 years ago
254 Comments
Like coppers actually do this stuff LOL
hbg522
over 5 years ago
7006 Comments
agree good refresher
1shot1kill
over 5 years ago
78 Comments
good refresher