Police patrol and traffic stop play an important role in preventing crimes and catching suspects. When doing so, police officers should, on the one hand, remain alert because the suspect may be an armed felon, and, on the other hand, avoid using rude and provocative language as a provoked foreigner may not cooperate. To ensure cooperation and avoid misunderstanding, it is absolutely necessary for police officers to use polite, clear and correct English.
巡逻与盘查在犯罪预防及追捕犯罪嫌疑人等方面起着非常重要的作用。民警在对步行或驾车的外国人实施盘查时,一方面应保持警惕,注意自身安全,因为盘查对象有可能是带武器的重罪犯;同时要避免使用粗暴和刺激性语言,因为一旦被激怒,被盘查的外国人有可能拒绝配合。为了确保被盘查者的配合,避免产生误解,警察要使用礼貌、清晰、正确的英语。