For example, if a person is suspected of committing a murder, an officer has the right to stop and frisk the suspect to determine if he/she has any weapons. However, a person that is in a known drug area, but a connection cannot be established (e.g. physical signs of drug use) an officer does not have grounds for reasonable suspicion. The officer must be able to provide specific evidence to warrant an incriminating character. American citizens are protected under the U.S. Constitution against unlawful detainment and unlawful searches of their property. Therefore, it is important for officers to uphold the law with the upmost respect and apply the correct legal standards to every situation based on facts and circumstances. Probable cause and reasonable suspicion both are left to the rationalization of the officer and should be conducted with compos mentis and unbiased
For example, if a person is suspected of committing a murder, an officer has the right to stop and frisk the suspect to determine if he/she has any weapons. However, a person that is in a known drug area, but a connection cannot be established (e.g. physical signs of drug use) an officer does not have grounds for reasonable suspicion. The officer must be able to provide specific evidence to warrant an incriminating character. American citizens are protected under the U.S. Constitution against unlawful detainment and unlawful searches of their property. Therefore, it is important for officers to uphold the law with the upmost respect and apply the correct legal standards to every situation based on facts and circumstances. Probable cause and reasonable suspicion both are left to the rationalization of the officer and should be conducted with compos mentis and unbiased