Police Advise Caution: How to Handle Drivers Suspected of Being Wanted Criminals
In a recent briefing, law enforcement officials emphasized the importance of proper protocol when dealing with drivers who may be wanted criminals. The advice, aimed at preventing dangerous situations and ensuring officer safety, highlights the need for strategic communication and tactical awareness during traffic stops.
The key message is clear: “Do not inform a driver that they are wanted by the police while they are still inside their vehicle.” This warning comes after several incidents where suspects, upon learning they were wanted, attempted to flee, leading to high-speed chases and dangerous confrontations. Officers are urged to wait until the driver has exited the vehicle before delivering such information.
“When a driver is inside their car, they are in a controlled environment—seated, buckled up, and often feeling cornered,” the briefing explains. “Telling them they are wanted at this stage can trigger panic and risky behavior.” Instead, officers are advised to calmly engage the driver, encourage them to step out of the vehicle, and only then inform them of their status as a wanted individual.
The briefing also addresses the behavior of Territorial Recruitment Center (TRC) officers, who often assist in such operations. TRC personnel are reminded to avoid surrounding the vehicle or wearing camouflage uniforms, as these actions can intimidate drivers and increase the likelihood of them attempting to flee. “Every driver who refuses to exit their vehicle should be treated as a potential risk,” the briefing notes. “This could indicate they are under the influence of drugs or have other reasons to avoid interaction with law enforcement.”
The guidelines also suggest that officers use these situations as an opportunity to assess the driver’s behavior more closely. If there are signs of drug use or other suspicious activity, officers are encouraged to escalate the situation appropriately, including taking the driver to a police station for further investigation.
This advice underscores the delicate balance between ensuring public safety and protecting the rights of individuals. By following these protocols, law enforcement aims to reduce the risk of violent confrontations and ensure smoother operations during traffic stops.
Key Takeaways:
- Do not inform drivers they are wanted while they are still inside their vehicle.
- Wait until the driver has exited the car before delivering sensitive information.
- Avoid intimidating tactics, such as surrounding the vehicle or wearing camouflage uniforms.
- Treat drivers who refuse to exit their vehicles as potential risks.
- Use traffic stops as an opportunity to assess for signs of drug use or other suspicious behavior.
This guidance reflects a proactive approach to law enforcement, prioritizing safety and effective communication in high-stakes situations. By adhering to these protocols, officers can better manage risks and maintain public trust.
Transcription of the video translated into English:
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I repeat once again, for everyone, please, guys, when you stop a driver, you don’t have to tell him that he is wanted.2
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Especially when he’s in the car, locked, strapped in, and so on.3
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Because we will have to leave the place, unpleasant situations and consequences later.4
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Inform the driver that he is wanted after he gets out of the car.5
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Go to the banquet and chat.6
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He will get out of the car.7
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Moreover, go into a situation where he has to get out of the car.8
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And then you say that you are wanted and so on.9
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Everyone who is wanted, everyone who understands and leads the Central Committee, everyone will get on their feet.10
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And then we have a nasty situation.11
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Also tell the employees of the shopping mall you work with not to run around there.,12
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Group around the car around that driver, do not mask or camouflage their uniforms,13
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because they get scared and run away afterwards.14
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And then it’s our fault.15
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Every driver who doesn’t get out of his car,16
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This is a reason to take a closer look, maybe he has some narcotic information.,17
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who can go with him to Volodarsky and write to him 130,18
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because CPU-1, of course, does not stop.
Transcription of the video in Ukrainian:
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Повторяю еще раз, для всех, пожалуйста, ребята, когда вы останавливаете водителя, не надо ему сообщать, что он в розыске.2
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Особенно когда он в машине, закрыт, пристегнут и так далее.3
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Потому что мы будем иметь уезжать с места, неприятные потом ситуации и последствия.4
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Сообщайте водителю, что он находится в розыске после того, как он выйдет из машины.5
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У banquet и пообщайтесь.6
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Выйдет он из автомобиля.7
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Притом идите в ситуацию, при котором он должен выйти из автомобиля.8
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И потом уже говорите, что вы в розыске и так далее.9
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Каждый, кто находится в розыске, каждый, кто понимает и ведет ЦК-шников, каждый даст на ноги.10
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А потом у нас неприятность ситуации.11
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Работникам ТЦК также скажите, с которыми вы работаете, чтобы не бегали там,12
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группные возле машины вокруг того водителя, не маять или своей формой камуфляжной,13
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потому что они пугаются и текают потом.14
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И потом мы виноваты.15
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Каждый водитель, который не выходит из автомобиля своего,16
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это повод лишний раз присмотреться, может, у него есть вознаки наркотичного сведения,17
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который можно поехать с ним на Володарского и написать ему 130,18
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потому что ЦП-1, конечно, не отпадает остановки.
