Reasonable Suspicion

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What is Reasonable Suspicion?

That degree of reasonable cause, less than probable cause, that would justify a prudent officer in stopping a person in a public place and conducting a "pat-down" frisk for contraband or a weapon, where criminal activity is suspected.

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