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Traffic Police Phraseology  

 

What is said
What is meant
Whilst on routine patrol
I was in the car because the cafe was closed
The motorist was driving his vehicle in a reckless manner
I noticed a bumper sticker that read
`SLOW DOWN - DON'T FEED THE PIGS'
The accident scene and the safety of the victims prevented this officer from continuing traffic patrol
It was raining
This officer went out-of-service to obtain intelligence from a street informant
It was too hot to ride in the car
The motorist was cited for multiple traffic violations
I wrote him one citation for each swear-word he used
I gave the motorist a verbal warning for speeding
She was a good looking blonde who was free after my shift was over
I observed the suspect acting in a suspicious manner
He let go with an `Oink' as I drove by
Knowing that this suspect had a criminal history
He puked on my uniform one night
The informant is of known credibility and has provided reliable information in the past
I've got two theft cases hanging over his head
While being arrested, the subject resisted, being injured in the process
He ripped my shirt and broke my new mirror sunglasses
Upon announcing my title and purpose, a voice from inside the house said `come in' so I entered through the door.
The rock music was so loud they wouldn't have heard Patton's army so I kicked in the door
The Press at the scene were offered every courtesy within departmental policies
I sent them to a non-existent address which I called the 'Command Post'
The Chief appeared at the scene and took command
I sent him to the same address as the reporters
Further interviews of the witness were impossible, due to conditions
Tonight is my bowling night
The motorist's eyes were glassy, he had slurred speech, was unsteady on his feet and smelled strongly of alcohol
He was howling at the moon and trying to drive the car from the back seat
The Defendant asked this Officer's advice on how to act before the judge at his trial
I told him he didn't have the balls to call the judge the same name he called me

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What they really mean!
All police officers use jargon and sets of phrases in their work that can be a little complex and could sometimes be misunderstood.

This tongue in cheek guide may help us decipher the true meaning of some of the most common terms and expressions used by traffic police.

Only human?
During a high profile anti-speed campaign in 1999, three North Wales policemen were caught riding at over 100 mph on a road limited to 50 mph. Each officer was given a 28 day ban and fined £350.