Even though an investigatory stop is not an arrest, there are not any limits on the extent to which police can detain someone who has been stopped.

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While the police may detain someone briefly during an investigatory stop to ask questions or verify identification, the detention must be reasonable and limited in scope. If the detention becomes excessively long or intrusive, it may be deemed an arrest and require probable cause.

Even Though an Investigatory Stop Is Not an Arrest, There