Do's & Don't List
DO
Initiate with Code-3s. Position vehicle safely and properly
Identify yourself properly and fully
Give clear and concise instructions
Approach the vehicle and remain professional
Ask for the identification of the driver
Run a vehicle and person check in the MDT
DON'T
Pullover vehicles without suspicion or cause
Match annoyance with annoyance
Make unnecessary demands
Over-escalate the situation
Assume the vehicle tag matches the driver OR vehicle
Charge every vehicle code without cause
Let the vehicle leave until it is safe to do so
Abandon 10-13s or additional requests