Before a stop can occur, the totality of the circumstances must yield a particularized suspicion that contains:
A) The assessment of the situation must be based on an analysis of all of the circumstances
B) The whole picture must yield a particularized suspicion that the individual being stopped is engaged in criminal activity
C) Both of the above
D) None of the above

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Both statements A and B accurately describe the requirements for a stop to occur based on the legal standard of reasonable suspicion. This standard requires that law enforcement officers make an assessment based on the totality of the circumstances, leading to a particularized suspicion that the person involved is engaged in criminal activity.

Before a Stop Can Occur, the Totality of the Circumstances