LPD Ride Along - Adam Peterson
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Traffic enforcement and Move Over Law
Impaired driving investigation
Police officer perspectives on community education
Areas of Interest (3)
- The intersection of officer-led educational enforcement vs. traditional citation-based policing.
- Internal police department culture and the 'calling' to law enforcement service in Lakeville.
- Procedures for transitioning from a routine traffic stop to an alcohol impairment investigation.
Notable Quotes (2)
In Minnesota we have what's called the FOS law or move over law.
Move Over LawExplaining the reason for the traffic stop.
Because I can smell alcohol and based upon some of the driving conduct and stuff like that, I can investigate you for impaired driving.
Impaired drivingTransitioning from a traffic stop to a DUI investigation.
People (1)
Officer PetersonPolice OfficerOfficer with Lakeville Police with 1 year at current agency and 10 years prior experience.
2 quotes
Officer with Lakeville Police with 1 year at current agency and 10 years prior experience.
“For me a lot of it's education. I don't write a lot of tickets.”
Explaining his philosophy on traffic enforcement.
“I feel it's interesting to be able to make an impact on people's lives.”
Reflecting on the rewarding nature of police work.
Places Mentioned
Lakeville