Before conducting a frisk, an officer must believe which of the following to be true?

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The Supreme Court has established that before conducting a frisk, an officer must have a reasonable suspicion that the individual is armed and dangerous. This means that the officer does not necessarily have to physically see a weapon or possess probable cause for arrest or search, but must have a specific and articulable reason to suspect that the individual may be carrying a weapon that could pose a danger to the officer or others. The belief that the suspect is guilty of traffic violations is not sufficient grounds for a frisk.

Before Conducting a Frisk, an Officer Must Believe Which of the Following