Frisks are limited to a search for weapons that may pose an immediate threat to the officer's safety.

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Frisks, also known as pat-downs, are a limited search for weapons only. They are conducted if there is reasonable suspicion that the individual is armed and dangerous, and the search is limited to what is necessary to discover weapons that may pose an immediate threat to the officer's safety. Frisks and pat-downs do not include a full search of the individual's possessions or clothing unless further suspicion arises during the frisk.

Frisks Are Limited to a Search for Weapons That May