A search limited to a quick pat-down to check for weapons that may be used to assault the arresting officer is known as what?

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A Terry search, also known as a frisk search, is a limited search for weapons that is conducted when an officer has reasonable suspicion that a suspect may be armed and dangerous. This type of search is based on the Supreme Court case Terry v. Ohio (1968).

A Search Limited to a Quick Pat-Down to Check for Weapons