SFO Test 1 Study Guide with Questions and Complete Solutions

Probable Cause Sufficient reason based upon known facts to believe a crime has been committed or that certain property is connected with a crime Reasonable Suspicion That level of suspicion that would cause a reasonable person, under the circumstances to believe that criminal activity has occurred or is occurring Voluntary Encounters Level 1 encounter. Can not make demands and must be free/voluntary. Knock and talks, talking to anyone on the street voluntarily. When can an officer search for weapons? When they can articulate suspicion that the person has weapons and poses a threat to the officer or others. Detention or Stop A peace officer may stop any individual in a public place when the officer has a reasonable suspicion to believe the individual has committed or is in the act of committing or is attempting to commit a public offense and may demand the individual's name, address, date of birth, and an explanation of the individual's actions. Terry Stop Allows the police to briefly detain a person based on reasonable suspicion of involvement in criminal activity. Reasonable suspicion is a lower standard than the probable cause which is needed for an arrest. When police stop and search a pedestrian, this is commonly known as a stop and frisk. Demands during detainment Name Address DOB Explanation for conduct Time limits for detainment A reasonable amount of time Depends on the complexity and the seriousness of the crime Frisk Outer patdown of clothing What is the purpose of a frisk? Officer Safety When can an officer search for a weapon? When the officer reasonably believes he or any other person is in danger. Consent search A search based upon