A viral traffic stop involving a woman accused of holding a cellphone in a hand she doesn’t have raises a much bigger question: what happens when an officer realizes their original assessment may have been wrong? In this episode, Dave and Steve discuss why admitting mistakes can be difficult in a profession built around confidence and decisiveness, how ego can interfere with good judgment, and why humility is an essential part of the job. They also talk about the role training, accountability, and self-reflection play after a mistake is made, and why sometimes the most professional decision an officer can make is to simply call it a day.


Traffic Stop Video: One-armed woman shuts down officer during texting-and-driving stop


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