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11/13/09, 1:07 pm

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I was driving East on 8 Mile in Detroit and the Ferndale police stopped me with probable casue. Is this a question of Jurisdiction, or can any officer from any county do a traffic stop in any city?


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11/18/09, 6:28 pm

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Jurisdiction extends for one mile beyond the city or county limits

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