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According to Michigan v. Long, when can an officer conduct a frisk of the passenger compartment of a vehicle?
According to Michigan v. Long, when can an officer conduct a frisk of the passenger compartment of a vehicle?
- If the officer has a reasonable belief that the person is armed and dangerous
- If the officer observes the person in a vehicle
- If the officer has articulable reason to believe the person has recently been in a vehicle
- All of the above (correct)
What is the primary concern for enacting the Stop and Frisk Law?
What is the primary concern for enacting the Stop and Frisk Law?
- Public safety
- Protecting civil rights
- Officer safety (correct)
- Preventing crime
What standard must an officer meet in order to conduct a frisk of the passenger compartment of a vehicle?
What standard must an officer meet in order to conduct a frisk of the passenger compartment of a vehicle?
- Clear and convincing evidence
- Preponderance of the evidence
- Reasonable suspicion (correct)
- Probable cause
Under what circumstances can a law enforcement officer conduct a 'terry frisk' on a suspect?
Under what circumstances can a law enforcement officer conduct a 'terry frisk' on a suspect?
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What is the basis for conducting a 'terry frisk' during a 'terry stop'?
What is the basis for conducting a 'terry frisk' during a 'terry stop'?
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Which of the following indicators may cause an officer to believe that a subject is armed with a dangerous weapon during a 'terry stop'?
Which of the following indicators may cause an officer to believe that a subject is armed with a dangerous weapon during a 'terry stop'?
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