Traffic stops are among the most common points of contact between the public and law enforcement, yet the rules that govern ...

In Pennsylvania v. Mimms, the Supreme Court ruled that during a lawful traffic stop, police may order drivers or passengers out of a vehicle without violating their rights. Officers may also order ...

Sgt. Zachary Peterson highlights the unpredictability and risks officers face during traffic stops in St. Louis County.

The Fourth Amendment protects us from being stopped, searched, or detained by police without good reason. But over the years, courts have dramatically weakened those protections when it comes to cars ...