A Terry stop is permitted when police have ________ to believe that a person is engaged in criminal activity.

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A Terry stop, also known as a stop and frisk, is based on reasonable suspicion, which is less than probable cause or proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Police must have specific and articulable facts that suggest the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime. They cannot simply rely on a hunch or guess.

A Terry Stop Is Permitted When Police Have ________ to Believe