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STUDENT INNOVATION SHOWCASE 629

Traffic Stop would protect citizens’ rights and help maintain
Institution: University of Florida the safety of those involved. Traffic Stop is a mobile
Student Members: Michelle Emamdie, Jessica application that allows drivers to exchange informa-
Jones, Isabel Laurenceau, DeKita Moon tion with officers during traffic stops. Additionally, it
Research advisor: Juan E. Gilbert, FNAI allows law enforcers to complete the same tasks that
The media has covered countless news stories involv- are involved in routine traffic stops without having
ing the tragic killings of both police officers and to leave their patrol cars. When a traffic stop is in
citizens nationwide. Currently, there are no tech- progress, drivers and police officers can communicate
nology solutions available that serve as a medium through the mobile devices of drivers and the laptops
of communication between officers and drivers that used in police vehicles.