For some, a traffic stop with law enforcement can be a nerve-racking experience. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is trying a new tactic to help diffuse the tension in these situations — for both the deputy and driver.
The new app, Safe Stop, allows a driver and deputy to talk face-to-face on a video chat similar to FaceTime. Right now, the pilot program is only available within the jurisdiction of the West Hollywood Sheriff's Station. It allows the driver to make a video call with a deputy during a traffic stop.
The app works on a two-way connection. After getting stopped, the driver would initiate a call with the deputy and they could talk about the reason for the stop. According to Hochman, no private information is shared. Only the make and model of the vehicle is passed over to the deputy, to ensure that it's the same car.
"Anytime that we can we will engage the technology to test it out and see how it works," said Moulder.
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