NCJ Number
7879
Date Published
1970
Length
12 pages
Annotation
POLICE TRAINING MANUAL EXPLAINS PROCEDURES FOR PLANNING AND EXECUTING ROAD CHECKS TO DETECT TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS AND ROADBLOCKS TO APPREHEND FLEEING FELONS.
Abstract
THIS UNIT IS LIMITED PRINCIPALLY TO A DISCUSSION OF THE TECHNIQUES USED IN TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ROAD CHECKS. IT DESCRIBES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANNING SUCCESSFUL ROAD CHECKS AND SOME OF THE SPECIAL PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN ESTABLISHING ROADBLOCKS FOR WANTED VEHICLES. WHEN APPREHENSION OF A FELON FLEEING BY MOTOR VEHICLE IS THE PURPOSE FOR A BLOCKADE OR ROAD CHECK, SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ARE REQUIRED. AUTHOR ABSTRACT