An investigatory stop must be of a reasonable duration to effect the search.

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An investigatory stop, also known as a Terry stop, must be brief and last only as long as necessary to determine whether there is reason to believe the person has committed or is committing a crime. The duration of the stop should be reasonable and proportional to the circumstances that justified the stop in the first place. The search must similarly be limited in scope to the purpose of the stop.

An Investigatory Stop Must Be of a Reasonable Duration to Effect