If a police officer has a reasonable belief that someone is committing or about to commit a crime,that officer can stop and frisk the suspect without __________.

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The Fourth Amendment allows police officers to stop and frisk individuals without a warrant in limited circumstances, such as when the officer has a reasonable suspicion that the individual is involved in criminal activity. This means that the officer does not need the individual's consent or a witness to the crime, but they do need a reasonable belief that a crime is being committed or is about to be committed. However, if the officer wants to search the suspect beyond a pat-down, they would need a warrant, unless an exception to the warrant requirement applies.

If a Police Officer Has a Reasonable Belief That Someone