A Pat-Down or Minimal Search by Police to Discover Weapons

question 104

Multiple Choice

A pat-down or minimal search by police to discover weapons with the purpose of protecting the officer or other citizens, and not to find evidence of illegal substances for use in a trial, is referred to as a(n) :

• A) arrest
• B) frisk
• C) seizure
• D) stop

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Definitions:

Deadly Force

Force that is likely to cause death or serious bodily harm when used.

Expert Power

The influence and authority someone has as a result of their expertise, skills, or knowledge in a particular field.

Prison Officers

Staff members responsible for overseeing individuals who are incarcerated within a prison.

Prisoners

Individuals who have been apprehended, convicted, and are currently serving a sentence in a correctional facility or prison.