An investigative detention may last as long as the officer feels necessary.

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An investigative detention, also known as a Terry stop, must be brief and last no longer than is necessary to accomplish the purpose of the stop, which is to investigate suspicious behavior. The duration of the stop should be no longer than necessary to determine the individual's identity and any potential risk they may pose. If an officer exceeds the time needed to investigate and hold the individual, it can be considered a violation of their Fourth Amendment rights.

An Investigative Detention May Last as Long as the Officer