Firefox reader mode seems to get you the article, but the gist…
previously to provide “evidence” of leo presence at the scene with fingerprints (outmoded with cameras and fingerprint evidence being questionable).
to instill surprise/fear in the vehicle occupants (disrupting any attept to supposedly hide evidence) and to provide the leo with some comfort that a potential assailant is not going to pop out of the trunk
but lets face it, imho its a power and control move.
I was once pulled over, given no ticket, and after being released drove a 1/4 mi down the road, stopped, and was cleaning my bumper of their greasy dickbeaters. The cop drove by and gave me the dirtiest look as I was buffing it off. Felt great
Firefox reader mode seems to get you the article, but the gist…
previously to provide “evidence” of leo presence at the scene with fingerprints (outmoded with cameras and fingerprint evidence being questionable).
to instill surprise/fear in the vehicle occupants (disrupting any attept to supposedly hide evidence) and to provide the leo with some comfort that a potential assailant is not going to pop out of the trunk
but lets face it, imho its a power and control move.
I was once pulled over, given no ticket, and after being released drove a 1/4 mi down the road, stopped, and was cleaning my bumper of their greasy dickbeaters. The cop drove by and gave me the dirtiest look as I was buffing it off. Felt great