Explained: Why cops touch the trunk of your car during a traffic stop - Upgoat

Explained: Why cops touch the trunk of your car during a traffic stop
submitted by paul_neri to Crime 10 monthsJul 2, 2024 05:20:47 ago (+5/-1) (www.msn.com)
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/explained-why-cops-touch-the-trunk-of-your-car-during-a-traffic-stop/ss-AA1dmz4k?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=1a91689a48cf4e76844f13c0c929a5f0&ei=17

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[ - ] Anus_Expander 2 points 10 monthsJul 2, 2024 14:37:44 ago (+2/-0)

shit article, source, and OP

[ - ] deleted 0 points 10 monthsJul 2, 2024 08:54:23 ago (+0/-0)

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[ + ] Fishsticksforever

[ - ] Fishsticksforever 2 points 10 monthsJul 2, 2024 10:40:16 ago (+2/-0)

It's to leave a fingerprint on the driver's quarterpanel in case the situation goes bad, supposedly... Heard it years ago.

[ + ] paul_neri

[ - ] paul_neri [op] 1 point 10 monthsJul 3, 2024 00:33:39 ago (+1/-0)

"To begin with, this serves to verify that the trunk is closed and there is no one hiding who could come out and attack the police officer.

By making this gesture, the policeman is leaving his or her fingerprints marked on the body of the car.[crucial for the safety of the agent, as well as for a future prosecution of the driver of the car, in the event of a runaway.]"

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