Re: Police RoadBlocks/Checkpoints

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From: G. Wayne Hines
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2002 18:32

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In an earlier episode, "zeptepe" <zeptepe@neap.net> wrote:

> From what i've heard and saw on the news, they seem to be more of a
> checkpoint,...dogs circling cars, etc.  I've got no problem with a couple of
> cops quickly handing out MAD info on a city street.  But to be stopped and
> checked out by a dog.  Am i in Canada?  May i have your papers please,..and
> why are you travelling today Sir?  :-)

It was a "media event", staged for the cameras. Probably 
designed to scare some people out of driving while drunk/stoned,
or driving without a license, or driving an 
unregistered/uninspected vehicle. If people believe they may 
actually be stopped around the next turn, they might be more apt
to obey the motor vehicle laws.

Police have been doing this for years, although not normally on 
such a large scale. They stop, or slow traffic and check 
inspection stickers, seatbelt use, and stick their heads in the 
window to smell for booze. I understand the dog(s) walk past the
vehicle to check for drugs. No big deal.

gwh

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