Bill Monroe matches a description of a burglary suspect from an incident that occurred last night.Monroe is stopped by a police officer and is asked questions about his activities the night before.Monroe believes that he cannot leave;thus,he stays and answers the officer's questions.Which of the following best describes the scenario?

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This scenario is an investigative detention because the police officer has reasonable suspicion to believe that Monroe may be involved in a crime, and is detaining him temporarily while asking questions to determine whether there is further evidence to support his suspicion. Monroe has not been arrested, as he has not been placed under formal arrest or his freedom of movement restricted in a way that would indicate he is not free to leave. This is not a consensual encounter, as Monroe does not feel free to leave based on his belief that he cannot go. It is also not simply a voluntary contact, as Monroe is being detained by the officer.

Bill Monroe Matches a Description of a Burglary Suspect from an Incident