A stop that results in a frisk is based on which action?

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A stop that results in a frisk is based on which action?

In a stop-and-frisk, the action that leads to a frisk is a protective pat-down. When an officer briefly detains someone under reasonable suspicion, they may perform a pat-down frisk to check the outer clothing for weapons. That specific pat-down is the act that yields the frisk, and it’s permitted only if the officer reasonably believes the person may be armed. Vehicle searches, arrests, and standard questioning are separate actions and do not by themselves trigger the frisk.

In a stop-and-frisk, the action that leads to a frisk is a protective pat-down. When an officer briefly detains someone under reasonable suspicion, they may perform a pat-down frisk to check the outer clothing for weapons. That specific pat-down is the act that yields the frisk, and it’s permitted only if the officer reasonably believes the person may be armed. Vehicle searches, arrests, and standard questioning are separate actions and do not by themselves trigger the frisk.

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