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Isn't it strange that its normal and "constitutional" for a unrelated dog sniffing to occur "during" (before the ticket is given) a traffic stop but not after.
by moey 11y ago
Isn't it strange that its normal and "constitutional" for a unrelated dog sniffing to occur "during" (before the ticket is given) a traffic stop but not after. What allows to to be legal during but not after? They cited safety reasons, but I don't understand how searching for unrelated contraband increases the safety of the officer in any way.
- unprepare 11y agoSeems obvious to me that it would make the situation much more tense, and thus more likely for something unsafe to happen. Even people who dont have drugs arent going to be comfortable being treated in that manner, and people are already on edge when they get pulled over.
- chrismcb 11y agoAllowing a dog sniff to be reasonable suspicion is what is strange. But unfortunately it is. If you are stopped, such that the police dog can sniff your car, then they can sniff your car. But the cops can't stop you just to let the dog sniff, without more suspicion. Since the car is stopped for a traffic stop, it gives a chance for the dog to go work. Put it another way, the cop is standing on the side of a road near a traffic light. If the car is stopped at the light, the dog can sniff away. But the cop can't stop you, or hold you longer than the light.