In the 1968 case of Terry v. Ohio, the Supreme Court concluded that a police officer need not have probable cause in order to do a stop and frisk. The Court said that a frisk (or a pat-down of the outer clothing of an individual) is essential to the:

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The Supreme Court's decision in Terry v. Ohio established that a police officer can conduct a brief, limited search (or frisk) of an individual's outer clothing when they have reasonable suspicion that the individual is involved in criminal activity. This decision was made to assist police officers in their investigative duties, allowing them to gather information and protect themselves during potentially dangerous encounters. The other options listed (aggressive policing, smart policing, and harassing minority citizens) are not relevant to the Court's decision in this case.

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