This Supreme Court case has become the basis for a brief "stop and frisk" based on a reasonable suspicion.

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In Terry v. Ohio, the Supreme Court ruled that a police officer can perform a brief stop and frisk of an individual based on reasonable suspicion, without a warrant, if the officer believes the individual is involved in criminal activity or is armed and dangerous. This case established the basis for the "stop and frisk" procedure commonly used by law enforcement.

This Supreme Court Case Has Become the Basis for a Brief