A situation in which a police officer has good reason to believe that criminal activity may be occurring is called a(n)__________.This permits a brief investigative inquiry of the suspect.

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Reasonable suspicion is a legal standard that allows a police officer to briefly detain and question an individual if they have reasonable suspicion that criminal activity may be occurring. This is a lower standard than probable cause, which is required for an arrest or search warrant. The officer must be able to articulate specific facts that led to their suspicion, but it does not require certainty or direct evidence of criminal activity.

A Situation in Which a Police Officer Has Good Reason