Investigative detention

Question 1

What is the concept of investigative detention?

Answer 1

Stop that is a “seizure” under 4th amendment

Question 2

What court test is used to determine if reasonable suspicion existed?

Answer 2

Totality of the circumstances test; ex. Officer observation, witness tips, LEO info, CI informants, and any inputs tips

Question 3

What is the standard of a terry frisk?

Answer 3

Terry standard; specific and articulated facts to establish reasonable suspicion

Question 4

What are the threshold requirements of a terry frisk?

Answer 4

Lawful stop; reasonable suspicion that suspect is armed and dangerous

Question 5

What areas does a terry frisk include?

Answer 5

Outer clothing for weapons only; could extend to unlocked hand carried items

Question 6

What are the limitations in a terry stop?

Answer 6

Site of detention; duration; use of force;