When an officer does not have probable cause to arrest but her or his suspicions are legitimately aroused by the unusual or suspicious behavior of an individual, the officer can:

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An officer can perform a stop and frisk, also known as a Terry stop, when they have reasonable suspicion that a person may be involved in criminal activity, even if they do not have probable cause for an arrest.

When an Officer Does Not Have Probable Cause to Arrest