Pembroke Pines Police officers are not out to make your life miserable, but to make sure you’re following the rules of the city and not endangering yourself or any Pembroke Pines Citizen.

Pembroke Pines Police officers aren’t mandated to write tickets. Most would rather send you on your way with a friendly warning.  If you want to save time and money don’t handle the situation with an aggressive or arrogant attitude otherwise you can expect to squeeze an expensive court date into your busy schedule.

Rule 1 – Don’t argue

Play nice and accept that the police have caught you doing something that’s against the law, such as speeding or gliding through a stop sign. Don’t argue with a police because to them is like you are calling them idiots. It is like implying that they pulled you over for no reason and that could get you in more trouble.

Rule 2 – Be Honest

Never lie to a Pembroke Pines police officer. They are especially trained to note the human characteristics of lying; including twitching and looking to the left, and they know the right questions to ask to get truth out. Nine out of 10 people try to lie to cops which they consider an attack on their intelligence.

Moreover, the truth can set you free. A police recalled an incident when he pulled a young guy over for speeding. “He looks straight at me and says, ‘You know, officer, I wasn’t even paying attention. I just had the best date of my life. I just met my future bride. I’m just on cloud nine right now’. The police didn’t dear to ruin the guys day after such an honest confession.

Rule 3 – Be Respectful

Don’t use pejoratives when addressing the police, unless you’re eager for a ticket. Remember they are officers performing a job, so don’t say things like: ‘I’m sorry, baby. I didn’t mean it sweetheart, Please forgive me honey”, it bothers them.

The police don’t like being talked over, either. You have your rights as a citizen, too, but it doesn’t do you any good to talk while the officer is talking, so be polite.

Rule 4 – Stay Calm

Pembroke Pines Police officers know that citizens are nervous when they get pulled over, and they expect a certain amount of jumpiness when they approach a car. But they’re on edge, too. You know who they are, but they don’t know whether you’re a good guy or a bad guy. The only thing on the officer’s mind when he approaches you is safety. You know you don’t have a gun in your lap, but the officer doesn’t know it. When those headlights go on behind you, it’s best to pull the car to the right, stay in the car, turn the interior lights on if it’s dark, put your hands on the steering wheel and follow his directions.

Rule 5 – Help him reduce the fear factor

Don’t make any quick movements so you don’t cause fear factor to rise in the officer, it will make the situation worse.  Don’t turn to grab your purse or put your hands in your pocket or under your seat to retrieve your license, until the officer instructs you to. Then, do it slowly. Don’t move to open the glove box either, until directed. And do that slowly, too. Let the police shine a light inside the box before you reach in. Many criminals hide guns in glove boxes.

Rule 5 – Never try to intimidate a police officer

Never try to buy off a cop. Always remember that if you offer money to an officer you will get arrested. Don’t boast about who you know, either. That can infuriate cops. They consider it a veiled threat to their livelihoods. Fortunately, most municipalities have laws in place to insure that an officer is not fired or reprimanded for ticketing.

The men and women of the Pembroke Pines Police Department are prepared to meet the challenges of policing Florida’s fastest growing City. They utilize modern technology and state-of-the-art equipment and training. If you’re friendly, respectful, not arguing or denying what happened, and lower the fear factor; it will make the officer a lot more cooperative with you. Pembroke Pines Police is more likely to cut you a break as long as you follow these basic rules. Check out Adrian’s website (www.PembrokePines4Homes.com) for more information about Pembroke Pines.