&pageText=Properly searching vehicles in a tactical environment involves:
• Stopping the vehicle
• Informing the occupants of the reason for the search
• Identifying the occupants
• Directing the occupants to get out of the vehicle
• With the exception of the driver, directing the occupants to move to a place about
5 meters from the vehicle and out of the flow of traffic where they can be watched
• Directing the driver to open all doors and compartments, to include the ashtray,
glove box, armrest, trunk and hood
• Searching the vehicle in a sequenced manner
• Releasing the vehicle to the driver if prohibited items are not found
• Apprehending the offender(s) if prohibited items are found in the vehicle, and
notifying your supervisor
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