Terry stop / stop and frisk

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-005456",
  "term": "Terry stop / stop and frisk",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A brief, temporary detention of a person by a law enforcement officer for investigation, based on a reasonable suspicion of criminal involvement. If the officer also has a reasonable belief that the person is armed and dangerous, they may conduct a limited pat-down of the outer clothing, or a frisk, for weapons. This standard of reasonable suspicion is less than the probable cause required for an arrest.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/terry-stop-stop-and-frisk/"
}