Stopped for OC in Clarksville

[Jon the Cop]

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Unmarked vehicle/plain clothes. He was not allowed to make the stop.
IC 9-30-2-2
Uniform and badge; marked police vehicle
Sec. 2. A law enforcement officer may not arrest or issue a traffic information and summons to a person for a violation of an Indiana law regulating the use and operation of a motor vehicle on an Indiana highway or an ordinance of a city or town regulating the use and operation of a motor vehicle on an Indiana highway unless at the time of the arrest the officer is:
(1) wearing a distinctive uniform and a badge of authority; or
(2) operating a motor vehicle that is clearly marked as a police vehicle;
that will clearly show the officer or the officer's vehicle to casual observations to be an officer or a police vehicle. This section does not apply to an officer making an arrest when there is a uniformed officer present at the time of the arrest.
http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title9/ar30/ch2.html

I was yelling at my screen when I read the story. Yelling because of the ABOVE law. I've been a cop for over 8 years. 5 here in Indiana. This is exactly correct. For what exact reason did he stop you? If only an infraction I would suggest the following:

Hire an attorney who is familiar with this type of work

Go with said attorney to the agency involved and file a formal complaint with the Sheriff. If they are not receptive to your wishes I would then go to the state police post for that district (with your attorney) and speak to them about it.

Good luck to you!

Jon