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A quick definition of field stop:

A field stop is when a police officer briefly stops and searches a person they suspect may have a weapon or may have committed a crime. This can be done without a warrant or probable cause, but only if the officer has a reasonable suspicion. The Supreme Court has ruled that this type of stop is constitutional, but it is also known as a Terry stop, investigatory stop, or stop and frisk.

A more thorough explanation:

A field stop is a type of police procedure called stop and frisk. It happens when a police officer briefly detains, questions, and searches a person for a concealed weapon if they suspect that the person has committed or is about to commit a crime. This can be done without a warrant or probable cause.

The Supreme Court ruled that the stop and frisk procedure is constitutional in the case of Terry v. Ohio. This ruling allows police officers to conduct a field stop if they have reasonable suspicion that a person is involved in criminal activity.

For example, if a police officer sees a person acting suspiciously near a store that was just robbed, they may conduct a field stop to search for any weapons or stolen items.

Another example is if a police officer sees a person walking around a high-crime area late at night and suspects that they may be carrying a weapon, they may conduct a field stop to ensure public safety.

These examples illustrate how a field stop can be used as a tool for police officers to prevent crime and protect the public. However, it is important to note that the procedure must be conducted within the bounds of the law and with respect for the individual's rights.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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