Question for Ga. Guys

[motoapco25]

I Keep seeing LEO`s in area like Trenton and over in Douglas County Georgia Sitting cross ways in the Interstate Median`s at night with only the take down lights on


Never seen this up in Tn.


Why do they do this ?

 

[Hoser]

Cant help you on why they are doing this is GA but in Ohio Ive noticed the Highway patrol doing the same thing.

 

[NC lawdog]

I'm pretty sure that Ohio does it because that's how they have their RADAR antenna mounted. GA guys are probably doing interdiction

 

[Hoser]

I'm pretty sure that Ohio does it because that's how they have their RADAR antenna mounted. GA guys are probably doing interdiction

Never seen them sit in median with takedowns or spotlight on before. Antenna for the radar has been on the lightbar for years. Its like they are lighting the road up in front of cruiser to see the passing traffic. Ive seen 4 of them doing this in a 50 mi stretch of 75.

 

[Confederatefirefighter]

Myself and my girlfriend, which are both in Fire/Ems, were oon I-20 in Douglas County, ga the other day driving back home and we both noticed the Douglas Co. S.O unit in the median with his take down lights on as well. We were both baffled. I have no idea myself. But i have seen them as well. Must be something new they learned to do down at GPSTC. lol

 

[crescentstar69]

It's a drug interdiction technique. I took Ohio's interdiction class, and they teach it. Allows the Troopers to see inside of the cars as they pass by. They look for inconsistencies with drivers, nervous behavior, etc.

 

[Station 3]

It's a drug interdiction technique. I took Ohio's interdiction class, and they teach it. Allows the Troopers to see inside of the cars as they pass by. They look for inconsistencies with drivers, nervous behavior, etc.

ding ding ding YES. the expressway guys do it i tried doing it on the highway but the take downs on the liberty sucks so i use my spotlight aiming down at an angle on the roadway.

 

[zacmtz7]

it's interdiction, watching the drivers mannerisms. I do that for seat belt enforcement in my town but we don't have a interstate, be a little difficult when vehicles are wizzing by at 80+mlh.

 

[NC lawdog]

it's interdiction, watching the drivers mannerisms. I do that for seat belt enforcement in my town but we don't have a interstate, be a little difficult when vehicles are wizzing by at 80+mlh.

You actually get used to doing it at night. I work 85 and the speed limit is 70. Plus I have a slick top so I have to rely on my high beams.

 

[fireman616wfd]

I do the same thing... spotlight on and see whats cooking inside of peoples rides at night!

 

[11b101abn]

You actually get used to doing it at night. I work 85 and the speed limit is 70. Plus I have a slick top so I have to rely on my high beams.

Spotlight?

 

[NC lawdog]

Spotlight?

Nope, no spotlight or take downs.

 

[11b101abn]

Nope, no spotlight or take downs.

Hell I wouldn't drive it.