Determining whether a Terry stop has crossed the line into a custodial arrest focuses on three areas: movement, length of detention, and level of intrusiveness. Explain the general rules for each of these areas and give one example for each of what would constitute a Terry stop and what would mildly cross the line into a custodial arrest.

What will be an ideal response?


A Terry stop does not permit the involuntary and significant movement of a suspect unless required by reasons of safety and security, must be for limited duration, and the investigative techniques should be the least intrusive means reasonably available to verify or dispel the officer’s suspicion in a short period of time.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What will be an ideal response

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This law required the collection of statistics on the victimization of persons with disability.

A. Federal Crime Victims with Disabilities Awareness Act B. The Supplemental Crime Report Act C. Americans with Disabilities Act D. The American Civil Rights and Health Act

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