When police ask questions of anyone in public this is known as a(n) __________________, and citizens are free to leave and even ignore the officer's question.

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An on-the-street encounter refers to a situation where police may ask questions of anyone in public, and during such encounters, individuals are not detained and are free to leave or ignore the officer's questions. This contrasts with situations like a Terry stop, where an officer has reasonable suspicion to detain someone briefly.

When Police Ask Questions of Anyone in Public This Is