Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, the student will be able to:

  • The student will be able to explain the seven-step violator contact used by officers.

  • The student will be able to determine the importance of an accurate location during traffic stops.

  • The student will be able to differentiate types of NCIC returns.

  • The student will be able to explain techniques to deal with persons who call 9-1-1 from a traffic stop.

  • The student will be able to discuss ways to ensure officer safety on a traffic stop.

Course Content

    1. Online Course Acknowledgement

    2. Course Operation

    3. Learning Objectives

    4. Traffic Stop Worksheet

    1. Introduction

    2. Video: What to Expect on a Traffic Stop

    3. Knowledge Checkpoint

    1. The Stop

    2. Activity: Seven-Step Violator Contact

    3. Knowledge Checkpoint

    1. Stop Location

    2. Activity: Location

    3. Knowledge Checkpoint

    1. Traffic Stops

    2. Activity: Nlets Vehicle Files

    3. Knowledge Checkpoint

    1. Incidents

    2. Video: Colorado State Trooper Nearly Struck by Car During Traffic Stop

    3. Video: Traffic Stop - Pursuit - Shooting

    4. Knowledge Checkpoint

About this course

  • Updated: October 2022