In a Terry stop context, if the explanation offered by the subject reasonably sa
ID: 1193494 • Letter: I
Question
In a Terrystop context, if the explanation offered by the subject reasonably satisfies the officer that a crime is not occurring or has not already occurred, the officer:
a. cannot lawfully frisk the subject just to see what might turn up.
b. can still frisk the subject if the initial reason for the stop involved the use of the drug courier profile.
c. may still frisk the subject to check for weapons since a weapons check is reasonable in all circumstances.
d. can still frisk the subject if the officer has a hunch that maybe illegal drugs it could be found on the subject.
Explanation / Answer
Solution :
The option is b
Explanation : If the initial reason for stop involved the use of the rug courier profile , the person so detained by the police officer shall identify himself , but the subject may not be compelled to answer any other inquiry of the officer. The request for identity by the officer has an immediate relation to the purpose , rationale and practical demands of a Terry stop and the police questions that are a natural part of such investigations. In the context of a Terry stop , which by its nature progresses beyond a mere approach , statutes may require persons to provide identification , but they cannot compel them to make incriminating statements .