2014: A Most Dangerous Year... At a time when police officers are frequently vilified in the press. The Traffic Stop: A Most Dangerous Year in the Life of a cop serves as a poignant reminder that cops are human beings doing a difficult and dangerous job, one that can have catastrophic consequences. The Traffic stop takes readers on an unprecedented journey into the day-to-day personal and professional life of a dedicated veteran police officer who nearly gives his life in the line of duty.