When police officers arrive at a crime scene shortly after a crime has been committed,they may make an arrest based on reasonable suspicion.

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Police officers need probable cause, not just reasonable suspicion, to make an arrest. Reasonable suspicion is a lower standard of evidence and is typically sufficient for actions like detaining someone briefly or conducting a stop-and-frisk, but an arrest requires probable cause to believe the person has committed a crime.

When Police Officers Arrive at a Crime Scene Shortly After