In 2023, during a traffic stop, an officer used the phrase ‘Are there any dead babies in the car?’ as a ‘shock talk’ tactic. This approach was strongly discouraged by the San Jose Police Academy and field training. ([kron4.com](https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/are-there-any-dead-babies-in-the-car-san-jose-police-audit-reveals-use-of-controversial-tactic/?utm_source=openai))