Let’s face it, cops love vacation. We work our rear ends off all year so we can go fishing, boating, camping or take the family to the beach, to a historical site, or to one of the big theme parks. However, summer vacation often poses a problem for us when it comes to off duty [...]

How to tell a cop that you are armed? The best way to inform a police officer that you are armed is pretty simple. If it is a traffic stop, simply place both hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach your vehicle. Once the officer is standing next to your [...]

Important Message About Police Radio Terminology It is important to remember that every law enforcement agency may use different 10 codes; they may be completely different from the ones listed on this web page. However, a great deal of agencies probably use some or even all of the codes listed below. Police Officer Ten Codes: [...]

Job Description, Duties & Responsibilities of a Highway Patrol/State Police/State Trooper Highway patrol and state police troopers primarily enforce traffic laws on the nation’s highways and roadways. They issue traffic tickets, respond to accidents, and participate in community education programs. In rural areas, troopers will respond to calls of service to crimes and will backup [...]