The Supreme Court has held that before a frisk can take place, absent exigent circumstances, the officer must identify himself or herself.

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The Supreme Court has established that, in the absence of exigent circumstances, an officer must identify themselves before conducting a frisk to ensure the interaction is lawful and to inform the individual of the officer's authority. This is part of the procedural requirements aimed at protecting individuals' Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures.

The Supreme Court Has Held That Before a Frisk Can