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

question 6

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:

Street Crimes

Criminal activities that occur in public places, typically involving theft, assault, or vandalism.

Expensive

Characterized by high cost or price; something that requires a significant amount of money to purchase or maintain.

Merton's Strain Theory

A sociological theory that explains deviance in terms of the pressure individuals feel to achieve socially accepted goals by legitimate means.

Deviance

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or regulations, which can result in disapproval from the majority of society.