Definitions
This term describes police asking someone to show identification without a specific reason.
What are random ID checks?
The level of suspicion required for a Terry stop.
What is reasonable suspicion?
An officer asks everyone exiting a subway station to show ID with no reported crime.
What is a random ID check?
A brief police stop based on reasonable suspicion, not probable cause.
What is a Terry stop?
The higher standard required for an arrest or search warrant.
What is probable cause?
An officer briefly stops someone who matches a suspect description to ask questions.
What is a lawful Terry stop?
A pat down of outer clothing for weapons during a lawful stop.
What is a frisk?
The constitutional amendment that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
An officer pats down someone during a stop because they believe the person may be armed.
What is a frisk for weapons?