When A Police Officer Pulls You Over Traffic stops are a necessary function of the Wheaton Police Department to ensure safe roadways for our motorists and pedestrians. Traffic stops may seem routine, but they can be fatal for police. It forms the daily operational matrix for many who spend their working hours behind a badge.
Traffic stops are one of the most dangerous situations for police officers, especially at night.
90 died during traffic stops or pursuits, and something close to 60,000 officers suffered less than lethal assaults. If there are several people in the car being stopped and only one officer, the officer will often call for back up for everyone's safety. This is a routine procedure. Stops for minor infractions such as faulty headlights, bald tires, missing license plates, are legal and legitimate. It is part of a police officer's overall job to enforce all traffic laws.