A person who, in the eyes of a reasonable police officer, is ?free to leave? is always considered free to leave for purposes of determining if a stop has occurred.

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A person may not feel free to leave due to various factors such as the officer's behavior, the presence of a weapon, or the use of authoritative language, even if a reasonable officer might think otherwise. The determination of whether a stop has occurred considers both the officer's and the individual's perspectives.

A Person Who, in the Eyes of a Reasonable Police