Saturday, February 7, 2015

Question: Do officers have a right to search cars during a traffic stop? (and others statements and questions)

DA Anderson: Regarding the grand jury leaking I want to hear about that. We don't take charges unless there is probably cause.

Chief McClelland: You're right, no one is saying things are perfect in Houston. You made an important point that there is a gap in some of our programs and initiatives especially with those in their late teens and 20s. There are not a lot of community policing programs addressing them. 

The point is we have a broken relationship with the people I was describing. We need to find a way to positively engage with these citizens. 

Does an officer have the right to search a person's car? It depends on the behavior. Officers may be able to search the immediate area otherwise it must be as a result of an arrest or a warrant. 

All officers go through psychological testing. I am agreeing with you that we have to get better with some segments of the population.