If an officer observes an individual who he or she reasonably suspects to be dangerous, and that officer stops the individual to search for weapons, a(n) ________________ has taken place.

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The scenario mentioned describes a Terry stop, which is a brief detention of a person by police based on reasonable suspicion of involvement in criminal activity. During a Terry stop, a limited search for weapons can be conducted for officer safety reasons.

If an Officer Observes an Individual Who He or She