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Originally Posted by rdret1
I think it is a great idea for departments that have two man units as long as they maintain a high level of training. We only have single man units. We are allowed to carry an AR in the car. Officers who do this have to go through a patrol rifle class and qualify with it semi-annually. The good thing about it is the PD, SO and HP around here are really good about backing each other up on traffic stops.
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Most Departments (To include the one I'm Retired from) here in Washington State only have one Officer units. Most departments allow Officers to have approved carbines/rifles if they get qualified with them. Most departments also have 870 Remington 12 GA shotguns in a rack in the driver area.
So, traffic stops here are not handled like Memphis does. When I was on Patrol, I used to carry a S&W 442 .38 in my jacket pocket and had my hand on it when I approached the driver on traffic stops or entering a Domestic Dispute call.
