Thread: STOP, DETAIN, SEARCH - What CAN an Officer Do Legally (IANAL)
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Old April 5th, 2009
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Default Re: STOP, DETAIN, SEARCH - What CAN an Officer Do Legally (IANAL)
My only concern/question is, to the OP and others, is that when a LEO uses and/or believes the officer safety would constitute a further search of vehicle/person. In Lackawanna County I am 100% positive (yes this has been absolutely confirmed) that when your vehicle is stopped or you encounter LEO and they "run" your name for ID purposes, the 911 center sends your name through the system and your LTCF is discovered and the officer is advised (whether you know it or not). This practice happens at just about every encounter to verify IDs.

So, can the LEO then play the officer safety card at every encounter? If so, I would only think it best to offer no info that is not mandatory depending on your situation.

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