If I've only been pulled over for a traffic offense, why do other police officers show up?

It is not uncommon for officers who are in close proximity to back each other up, even if they are not requested. This is just routine for safety reasons. It is also possible that the initial or secondary patrol vehicle may be a field-training unit, which consists of two officers, one of whom is learning how to become a police officer.

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1. Is it safe to walk on campus at night?
2. I locked my keys in a University of Idaho office, what do I do?
3. Where can I be fingerprinted?
4. How do I get a copy of a police report?
5. Where can I find laws on the internet?
6. Where do I pay or contest my parking ticket?
7. How do I request a presentation by a police officer?
8. How do I become a Moscow Police Officer?
9. Does Moscow hire lateral transfers (current police officers from other departments)?
10. How can I identify my belongings to prevent theft?
11. Can I get a Moscow Police patch for my collection?
12. I’d like to speak with someone regarding an officer’s actions. What should I do?
13. What should I do if my car is stopped by a police officer?
14. When a car is stopped, it appears that the officer is “sneaking up” on the driver. At night, the officers shine their lights into the car. Why is that?
15. If I've only been pulled over for a traffic offense, why do other police officers show up?
16. Why does the officer sit in the car for so long? What are they doing?
17. What if you are issued a citation?