Why do police ask “do you know why I pulled you over” during traffic stops, instead o...?

As a retired traffic officer, I cringe when I hear an officer ask "do you know why I stopped you/pulled you over". My training back in the 1970's was invaluable throughout my 42 years on the ro…

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