This term refers to more than bare suspicion; it exists when "the facts and circumstances within [the officers'] knowledge and of which they [have] reasonably trustworthy information [are]

sufficient to warrant a prudent man in believing that the [suspect] had committed or was committing an offense."
a. Reasonable suspicion
b. Justification
c. Probable cause
d. Administrative justification


Answer: c

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