The scope of a "Terry" type search is to enable the officers to look for weapons on the detainee and thus protect themselves and others in the area.

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A "Terry" type search, also known as a pat-down search, is a limited search for weapons that is conducted when an officer has reasonable suspicion that the person being detained may be armed and dangerous. Its scope is to protect the officers and others in the area, and it does not extend beyond a search for weapons.

The Scope of a "Terry" Type Search Is to Enable