A law enforcement officer observes an individual walking in a residential neighborhood at night with a crowbar and flashlight.The officer briefly detains the person to ask a few questions to determine what the individual is doing.This is

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This is a stop, as the officer is briefly detaining the individual to ask questions in order to determine their actions. A formal arrest would require probable cause and taking the individual into custody, and an informal arrest or seizure tantamount to arrest would require more than just a brief detention and questioning.

A Law Enforcement Officer Observes an Individual Walking in a Residential