Police officers may order passengers out of a lawfully stopped vehicle and pat them down if there is ________ they may be armed and dangerous.

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Officers may order passengers out of a vehicle and conduct a pat-down if there is reasonable suspicion that they may be armed and dangerous. This standard ensures that the officers have specific and articulable facts to justify their actions, rather than acting on a mere hunch or undefined suspicion.

Police Officers May Order Passengers Out of a Lawfully Stopped