REAL POLICE BODYCAM footage captures the chaotic initial moments of a DUI investigation that began with a stop sign violation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This bodycam video documents the critical transition from traffic stop to sobriety investigation as officers establish control of the scene. In this police bodycam footage from December 28, 2024, a tense situation unfolds at the intersection of W Alameda Street and Entrada as officers interact with multiple individuals. The footage begins with an urgent command: "Let him go. Oh, yeah. He go." This directive, captured on the bodycam, suggests officers are securing the scene and separating occupants during the traffic stop. The officer then directs attention to the driver, Pamela Moreno, focusing on standard DUI investigation protocols: "Okay. So, Pamela, I need you to spit out your gum." This request, recorded on police bodycam, represents an important procedural step to ensure accurate breath testing later in the investigation, as foreign substances in the mouth can potentially affect results. The officer continues with standard questioning: "Okay. Is there anything else in your mouth?" When Moreno responds "No," the officer proceeds with the investigation: "Okay. Let's go to the back of my car right here, okay?" This movement, documented on bodycam, shows the transition to the standardized field sobriety testing phase of the DUI investigation. Another individual attempts to interject: "You too have one question," but the officer maintains focus on safety concerns, asking Moreno: "Do you have any weapons on you, Pamela?" After receiving a negative response, the officer verifies: "Nothing at all?" Moreno confirms: "No." The officer appears to begin explaining a policy about items in the patrol vehicle when Moreno interjects with another "No." According to police reports, this traffic stop was initiated for a stop sign violation but quickly evolved into a DUI investigation when officers observed signs of impairment. Moreno would ultimately be arrested for aggravated DUI and transported to the Santa Fe Adult Detention Center. This police bodycam footage captures the critical initial phase of a DUI investigation, highlighting the methodical procedures officers follow to ensure safety, establish facts, and prepare for standardized field sobriety testing. Subscribe for more police bodycam footage showing real-life law enforcement situations. New videos uploaded weekly! #policebodycam #DUIinvestigation #SantaFe

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