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Citation Page Introduction
The Citation Page is a vital tool for law enforcement during traffic stops and other incidents where a formal notice of violation is issued. This page serves as a guide to properly document the details of the citation, ensuring all relevant information is captured for future reference, legal procedures, or potential disputes. By following the structured format outlined here, officers can maintain consistency, accuracy, and clarity when issuing citations. This ensures that every citation is appropriately supported by facts, providing a reliable record of the event for both the officer and the driver involved. Whether it’s a minor traffic violation or a more serious offense, this page helps streamline the citation process and enhances the overall effectiveness of law enforcement.
Gather Information During the Traffic Stop
Gather Information During the Traffic Stop
Before writing the citation, ensure you have all the relevant details:
Before writing the citation, ensure you have all the relevant details:
Driver Information
Full Name: First and last name of the driver.
Driver’s License Number: The license number of the driver.
Address: Current address or mailing address of the driver (if available).
Date of Birth: To confirm the driver's identity.
Vehicle Information
Make, Model, and Year: The make, model, and year of the vehicle involved in the violation.
Vehicle Color: The color of the vehicle.
License Plate Number: Full license plate number, including state of registration.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): If relevant and needed for certain violations (e.g., stolen vehicle).
Violation Details
Offense(s) Committed: The specific offense(s) for which the driver is being cited (e.g., speeding, running a red light, driving without insurance).
Violation Code: The specific penal or traffic code the driver violated (e.g., PC 22350 for speeding).
Description of the Violation: A short description of the incident (e.g., "Speeding 15 mph over the limit").
Location: Where the violation occurred (e.g., street name, intersection).
Time of Violation: The exact time the offense took place.
Officer Information
Officer Name: Your in-game name or roleplay alias.
Badge Number: Your badge or unit number.
Department: Tucson Police Department (TPD).
Additional Notes
Behavior of the Driver: Whether the driver was cooperative, aggressive, or under the influence.
Evidence: Any physical evidence or items related to the citation (e.g., radar reading, dashcam footage).
Citation Template:
Citation Template:
*TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT*
*CITATION*
*DATE:
*LOCATION:
*CHARGES*
*OFFICERS*
*SUBJECTS*
NARRATIVE:
*NO FURTHER ACTION WAS TAKEN*
Citation Report Example
Citation Report Example
Citation Template:
Citation Template:
*TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT*
*CITATION*
*DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 2025
*LOCATION:
305 CAT-CLAW AVE
SANDY SHORES,
PIMA COUNTY ARIZONA
*CHARGES*
1. ARS - 28-701(A) - EXCEEDING THE SPEED LIMIT (87 MPH in a 75 MPH Zone)
2. ARS - 28-729 - FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANES
*OFFICERS*
1. L. SARGE(765C)
*SUBJECTS*
1. DAVE WILSON JONES
NARRATIVE:
AT APPROXIMATELY 18:05 HOURS, I, OFFICER L. SARGE (765C), WAS CONDUCTING STATIONARY RADAR ON THE I-10 SOUTHBOUND WHEN I OBSERVED A RED DODGE RAM FLATBED TRAVELING AT 87 MPH IN A 75 MPH ZONE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO SWERVING AND FAILING TO MAINTAIN LANES. I INITIATED A TRAFFIC STOP AT 305 NB CAT-CLAW AVE. UPON MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER, HE HANDED ME AN ARIZONA DRIVER'S LICENSE IDENTIFYING HIMSELF AS "JAMES JAMES" AND MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A FIREARM IN THE VEHICLE. HE WAS UNSURE IF THE VEHICLE WAS PROPERLY REGISTERED. I RAN THE DRIVER’S LICENSE THROUGH BOTH NCIC AND AZ MVD RECORDS, AND FOUND NO RECORD ASSOCIATED WITH THE NAME PROVIDED. I ASKED THE DRIVER TO STEP OUT OF THE VEHICLE, WHERE HE WAS OBSERVED WEARING A POLICE UNIFORM WITH A DUTY BELT CONTAINING HANDCUFFS, A TASER, A GLOCK 19, AND A RADIO. THE DRIVER WAS THEN PATTED DOWN AND THE FIREARM WAS REMOVED. HE WAS PLACED IN MECHANICAL RESTRAINTS AND ADVISED HE WAS BEING DETAINED. UPON FURTHER QUESTIONING, THE SUBJECT ADMITTED HIS TRUE NAME WAS "DAVE JONES." AFTER CONFIRMING HIS IDENTITY THROUGH AZ MVD PHOTO RECORDS AND NCIC, THE SUBJECT BECAME COMBATIVE DURING THE TRANSPORT AND STRUCK ME. I PLACED THE SUBJECT IN LEG RESTRAINTS AND SECURED HIM IN THE PATROL CAR. A SEARCH OF THE VEHICLE REVEALED CITATIONS ISSUED BY THE LOS SANTOS POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH THE NAMES OF INDIVIDUALS FILLED OUT ON THEM, AND A FIREARM WITH NO SERIAL NUMBER. THESE ITEMS WERE SECURED AND LOGGED INTO EVIDENCE. DURING TRANSPORT, THE SUBJECT ATTEMPTED TO BRIBE ME WITH $10,000 TO BE RELEASED.
*NO FURTHER ACTION WAS TAKEN*
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