What is the connection between cops and donuts?

Having the local police force using your doughnut shop as a staging area meant built-in security as you got up in the early morning hours to make doughnuts. The symbiotic relationship spread all over the country, even as more and more establishments began to stay open late.

How long can an officer follow you?

There is no limit on how long a police officer may choose to follow you before pulling you over. In other words, it is up to the officer’s discretion. They can follow you for as long as it takes them to reasonably determine that you might pose a danger to public safety.

Why do police officers tap your tail light before approaching your car?

Actually, you’ve seen this quite a bit. Police officers will often briefly tap your car’s tail light before approaching the window. This common cop practice isn’t rooted in superstition, and it isn’t a secret. As it turns out, it’s based in the officer’s well-being.

Why do police officers touch the rear of cars during traffic stops?

“When law enforcement officers conduct a traffic stop, there are plenty of procedures that need to be done, not only for the safety of the violator, but for the safety of that officer,” Trooper Steve said. “One of those things is proving that that officer was with that car, so when officers approach a vehicle, they touch the rear of it.”

Why do police officers pull you over?

The action also started as a way for officers to spook drivers before reaching their window. A pulled-over motorist with a car full of illegal drugs or weapons might scramble to hide any incriminating materials before the officer arrives.

Why do troopers open the trunk of cars?

Trooper Steve said the method is used for two primary reasons. “The first reason is to make sure that the trunk is closed,” he said. “It may sound a little crazy, but you want to make sure that no one is about to jump out of the trunk and that it’s properly secured.” The second reason isn’t as obvious.