The DWI Traffic Stop event aims to foster the critical development of student competencies associated with traffic law enforcement. It aims to instill an understanding of the requisite safety precautions, enhance communication abilities, and cultivate professional interpersonal skills that police officers employ during a DWI traffic stop. Moreover, it allows students to showcase their aptitude in effectively completing field sobriety testing and reinforcing the procedural aspects of the role. By engaging in this simulation, students gain exposure to the practical elements of police work, building a foundation of knowledge and skills crucial for future success in law enforcement.
DWI Traffic Stop LRDI
In the DWI Traffic Stop event, competitors find themselves in a simulated environment designed to emulate a real-world DWI stop. Participants will engage in dynamic roleplay, conducting specific field sobriety tests—Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), Walk and Turn, and One Leg Stand—on a violator.
Objectives
The competitor will analyze reasonable suspicion and probable cause for motor vehicle traffic stops. The competitor will practice field note-taking skills to complete a DWI traffic stop document. The competitor will demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of the detection, apprehension, and arrest of an intoxicated driver. The competitor will execute and interpret tests related to driving under the influence using National Traffic Highway Safety Administration Standardized Field Sobriety Test; the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg Stand tests;
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