Question 1

The Court's position on requiring a person to present identification during a Terry stop is:

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A)   It is unconstitutional under the Court's holding in Hiibel.
B)   It promotes a strong government interest in solving crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
C)   It is considered unreasonable during a Terry stop, which is based merely on reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
D)   It extends the duration of a Terry stop beyond the permissible limits.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

In United States v. Gallegos, the police stopped the defendant several miles from where a burglary had occurred, believing he was the suspect in the burglary. The police removed the defendant from his truck, handcuffed him, put him in the patrol car, and drove him several miles away to the scene of the burglary. When the victim of the burglary failed to identify the defendant, the police took him back to his car and released him. How did the Court rule applying Terry to these facts?

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A)   The Court held in favor of the defendant, finding that transporting the defendant from the location of the stop to the scene of the burglary several miles away violated the movement test applied to Terry stops.
B)   The Court ruled against the defendant, finding the officer acted in a reasonably objective fashion in diligently pursuing the investigation.
C)   The Court ruled in favor of the defendant, finding that the movement of the defendant, coupled with the 1 hour detention, exceeded the parameters of Terry and amounted to an illegal seizure since the circumstances for the detention did not meet the requirements of probable cause.
D)   The Court ruled against the defendant, finding that the officer reasonable believed that the suspect would flee the jurisdiction had he not been detained while the officer completed his investigation into the burglary.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

A drug courier profile is sufficient basis for a reasonable suspicion stop.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the inquiry made by the Court in determining if the intrusive techniques of detention used by an officer during a Terry stop are acceptable under the Fourth Amendment?

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A)   Whether the investigative methods employed by the police officer were the least intrusive means reasonably available to verify or dispel the officer's suspicion in a short period of time
B)   Whether, given the totality of the circumstances, the intrusion techniques employed by the police officer were necessary under the circumstances
C)   Whether the police officer had the opportunity to make the stop in a less intrusive fashion
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Explain the rationale of the Court in holding that stops based on reasonable suspicion could survive a Fourth Amendment challenge.

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Question 6

An officer can search the passenger compartment of a vehicle when he or she suspects that the driver may be dangerous.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is incorrect about reasonable suspicion?

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A)   It is a less demanding standard than probable cause.
B)   It can be based on an unverified tip from an informant that lacks an indicia of reliability.
C)   It can be based on information that is less complete than probable cause.
D)   It is assessed using the totality of the circumstances test.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Addressed by the Court in Hiibel, the stop-and-identify statutes:

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A)   Required individuals to present identification during a reasonable suspicion stop
B)   Authorized police officers to make random stops of individuals to obtain identification as part of police efforts to arrest persons with outstanding warrants
C)   Authorized police officers to check a person's identity near U.S. borders to help enforce U.S. immigration laws
D)   Required police officers to detain a person who does not have identification on his or her person until such time as the person' identity can be establishedE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Officer Williams is conducting a pat down search of Frank and has reasonable suspicion that Frank is carrying a weapon. Officer Williams found no weapon on Frank during his initial pat down search. Driven by his reasonable suspicion, Officer Williams feels that his search was hindered by Frank's bulky down jacket and heavy sweater. Officer Williams has Frank take off his coat, conducts a second pat down and finds a weapon. Officer Williams acted under the parameters of Terry.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Race may be considered a factor in determining whether there is reasonable suspicion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Office Smith makes a Terry stop of Lisa. Officer Smith decides to take Lisa to police headquarters for questioning since it is cold and raining. Officer Smith's actions are considered permissible movement under Terry.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss parameters that would guide a law enforcement officer in determining how long he or she can detain an individual during a Terry stop.

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Question 13

Reasonable suspicion can be based on:

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A)   Police officer observations
B)   Information from a victim
C)   Information from a police bulletin
D)   All of the above.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Under what circumstances can a police officer conduct a pat down search of a person during a Terry stop?

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A)   Any time an officer makes an investigative stop
B)   When the officer possesses reasonable grounds to believe that a suspect is armed and presently dangerous
C)   When the officer possesses a reasonable belief that the individual who was stopped has been or is presently involved in criminal activity
D)   A police officer can never conduct a pat down during a Terry stop.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

The plain-feel doctrine:

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A)   Expands Terry
B)   Is based on an officer's touch
C)   Requires that the object must be immediately apparent to the officer
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The Court looks at which of the following in assessing whether or not reasonable suspicion existed for a stop?

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A)   Whether the officer had specific and articulable facts, that together with a rationale inference drawn from those facts, reasonably suggest that a person has committed or is about to commit a crime
B)   Whether a reasonable person, looking at the facts the officer relied on, would determine that the facts reasonably suggest that a person has committed or is about to commit a crime
C)   Both a and b
D)   Neither a nor bE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

______________ occurs when law enforcement officials stop individuals based on their race, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics other than because of their actions.

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A)   Reasonable suspicion
B)   Racial profiling
C)   a Terry stop
D)   Investigative detentionE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Reasonable suspicion requires an evaluation of the totality of the circumstances.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Stop and Frisk

The Court looks at which of the following in assessing whether or not reasonable suspicion existed for a stop?

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Discuss parameters that would guide a law enforcement officer in determining how long he or she can detain an individual during a Terry stop.

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Reasonable suspicion requires an evaluation of the totality of the circumstances.

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Office Smith makes a Terry stop of Lisa. Officer Smith decides to take Lisa to police headquarters for questioning since it is cold and raining. Officer Smith's actions are considered permissible movement under Terry.

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Which of the following is incorrect about reasonable suspicion?

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Race may be considered a factor in determining whether there is reasonable suspicion.

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Explain the rationale of the Court in holding that stops based on reasonable suspicion could survive a Fourth Amendment challenge.

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Reasonable suspicion can be based on:

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The Court's position on requiring a person to present identification during a Terry stop is:

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An officer can search the passenger compartment of a vehicle when he or she suspects that the driver may be dangerous.

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The plain-feel doctrine:

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______________ occurs when law enforcement officials stop individuals based on their race, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics other than because of their actions.

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A drug courier profile is sufficient basis for a reasonable suspicion stop.

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Under what circumstances can a police officer conduct a pat down search of a person during a Terry stop?

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What is the inquiry made by the Court in determining if the intrusive techniques of detention used by an officer during a Terry stop are acceptable under the Fourth Amendment?

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Addressed by the Court in Hiibel, the stop-and-identify statutes:

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Exam 13: Stop and Frisk

The Court looks at which of the following in assessing whether or not reasonable suspicion existed for a stop?

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Discuss parameters that would guide a law enforcement officer in determining how long he or she can detain an individual during a Terry stop.

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Reasonable suspicion requires an evaluation of the totality of the circumstances.

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Office Smith makes a Terry stop of Lisa. Officer Smith decides to take Lisa to police headquarters for questioning since it is cold and raining. Officer Smith's actions are considered permissible movement under Terry.

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Which of the following is incorrect about reasonable suspicion?

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Race may be considered a factor in determining whether there is reasonable suspicion.

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Explain the rationale of the Court in holding that stops based on reasonable suspicion could survive a Fourth Amendment challenge.

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Reasonable suspicion can be based on:

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The Court's position on requiring a person to present identification during a Terry stop is:

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An officer can search the passenger compartment of a vehicle when he or she suspects that the driver may be dangerous.

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The plain-feel doctrine:

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______________ occurs when law enforcement officials stop individuals based on their race, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics other than because of their actions.

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A drug courier profile is sufficient basis for a reasonable suspicion stop.

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Under what circumstances can a police officer conduct a pat down search of a person during a Terry stop?

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What is the inquiry made by the Court in determining if the intrusive techniques of detention used by an officer during a Terry stop are acceptable under the Fourth Amendment?

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Addressed by the Court in Hiibel, the stop-and-identify statutes:

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