In the case of Terry v.Ohio (1968), the U.S.Supreme Court authorized the use of on-the-spot searches of detained individuals if the officer suspects the person is carrying a weapon.

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In Terry v. Ohio, the Supreme Court ruled that police can stop and frisk a person without a warrant if they have a reasonable suspicion that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime and believes the person may be armed and dangerous.

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