A Terry stop is based upon a standard of reasonable suspicion.

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This is correct. Terry stops, also known as stop-and-frisks, are legal investigative stops of individuals by police officers based upon a reasonable suspicion that the person has been, is, or is about to be engaged in criminal activity. This standard is less than probable cause but must still be based on specific and articulable facts that would lead a reasonable person to suspect that criminal activity is occurring.

A Terry Stop Is Based Upon a Standard of Reasonable