Title: Describe the officer’s roles in the enforcement of traffic laws and the investigation of traffic violations.
Course: Public Safety I (15101-I) > Section: CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Exploring Policing

Description should include

- commitment to public safety and officer safety
- discretion used in traffic enforcement (e.g., warning, summons, arrest)
- display of proper attitude when making a traffic stop
- consideration of weather conditions.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does a commitment to public safety relate to an officer’s role in traffic enforcement?
- What information does an officer look for when stopping a vehicle for a violation or suspected violation?
- What hazards does an officer face when approaching a vehicle stopped for a traffic citation?