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It is the Cops' jobs to protect the public; one way to do that is through legitimate traffic stops. But what about when a police officer abuses his power? How far can a cop go during the traffic stop? And, what can you do to stop him?
THE LAW
Once the purpose of a traffic stop has been satisfied, the continued detention of a vehicle and its occupants constitutes a second stop, and must be independently justified by reasonable suspicion.