What do you say when you are pulled over?

Talking to the Officer You should generally let the officer do the talking, responding where appropriate. For example, when asked to hand over your license, registration, and proof of insurance, you should say something like, “Okay,” or, “Sure,” and fork over the documents.

What are the roles and responsibilities of the police?

A Police Officer serves to maintain law and order in local areas by protecting members of the public and their property, preventing crime, reducing the fear of crime and improving the quality of life for all citizens.

What happens if you break the blue wall of silence?

Officers who go against the blue code may have a deal to avoid being fired or to receive immunity from prosecution. Some officers have also been known to break the code to sell a story to the media.

What does the blue curtain of secrecy mean?

The blue curtain is a code of silence among police officers where officers refuse to testify against corrupt officers, creating a veil of secrecy around police actions. The blue wall of silence is the secrecy of police officers who lie or look the other way to protect other police officers.

What are the 3 major function of police?

The effectiveness of patrol operations within a department is usually judged by three major functions. These include answering calls for service, deterring crime by a highly visible police presence, and investigating suspicious circumstances.

What to do if there is no sidewalk on the road?

If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible. Keep alert at all times; don’t be distracted by electronic devices that take your eyes (and ears) off the road. Whenever possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections, where drivers expect pedestrians.

What are some good safety tips for walking around?

Walking around traffic requires the same critical thinking skills as riding your bike and driving a car. Apply the same walking skills you learned as a kid: stop, look left-right-left for traffic and be safe, be seen. Use these skills when you walk, and encourage others to do the same. Traffic Safety Facts – Pedestrians

Do you know how to mind your business without getting involved?

Recognize if an issue directly concerns you or not. Unless you are an immediate participant in a personal situation, it’s best to mind your business by not getting yourself directly involved. Even if you are indirectly affected by an issue, that does not mean that it’s about you or gives you the right to intervene.

What can I do to help prevent pedestrian accidents?

Look out for pedestrians everywhere, at all times. Safety is a shared responsibility. Use extra caution when driving in hard-to-see conditions, such as nighttime or bad weather. Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk.