In order to justify a police stop, a police officer must have "a reasonable suspicion" of some wrongdoing. In determining reasonableness, an officer must:

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To justify a stop, an officer must be able to point to specific and articulable facts that suggest some wrongdoing, which is different from the higher standards of probable cause or preponderance of the evidence.

In Order to Justify a Police Stop, a Police Officer