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Old Aug 30, 2010, 9:25 pm
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Originally Posted by ND Sol
What do you mean about "doesn't see anything associated with the vehicle"? Something in plain view?

And I've heard before that being "cool as a cucumber" can be considered suspicious.
Things that are associated with vehicles used for smuggling, modifications, smells, items in view etc.

As for nervousness, the officers deal with and talk to numerous people everyday. The officer expects a certain amount of nervousness from the individuals they are dealing with. It just comes with the uniform and the situation. Excessive nervousness or the lack of any nervousness at all stands out. Obviously, it is not a 100 percent indicator, that is why it is only part of the whole picture.

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