Here is Why Police men Have a Tendency of Touching the Back of a Car

There is this tendency for cops to touch the back of a car before going to talk to the driver.

Here is why:

1. Routine has more sense than it comes.
Many of the “odd” things they do routinely make sense and have a logical explanation, always applied to hunting down the bad guys.

2. Copying reality
Some have actually adapted what happens in the reality of real agents.

3. For security purposes
This is also done so that they can confirm, remaining rest assured, that everything’s under control. To begin with, this serves to verify that the trunk is closed and there is no one hiding who could come out and attack the police officer.

4. Leave fingerprints on the car.
They tend to do that so that they can leave fingerprints and marks on the body of the car just to show it has been inspected, and in case of anything, the prints will say otherwise. In the event of an attack, flight, or any unforeseen event, the agent could be linked to the crime, even if he is unable to make a statement.

5. To Make Sure the Trunk Is Latched

Police officers put their lives at risk everyday on the job and must be prepared for danger and violence to arise at any moment. While tapping a tail light may startle a driver and leave evidence on the vehicle, there is another tactic cops use. If the police officer believes they are in a dangerous situation as they pull you over, they may touch the backend of your vehicle on the way to your window to make sure the trunk is latched. It might sound bizarre, but this tactic ensures that no one is hiding in the trunk and could pop out.