To determine if an interaction between a police officer and a civilian is an encounter or a seizure, the courts apply the ____________ test.

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The courts apply the "Totality of the Circumstances" test to determine if an interaction between a police officer and a civilian is an encounter or a seizure. This test considers all the facts and circumstances surrounding the interaction to decide if the civilian's freedom to walk away was restricted by the police officer.

To Determine If an Interaction Between a Police Officer and a Civilian