Reading Assignment for Section 2.2

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 2.2: Stop and Frisk.  (Note: This section spans multiple pages).

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll examine the landmark case of Terry v. Ohio (1968) and learn about the legal standards for stop-and-frisk procedures, including reasonable suspicion and officer safety. You’ll explore the constitutional debates surrounding these practices, particularly concerns about racial profiling and their evaluation under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments. Additionally, you’ll study related doctrines and rulings, such as the plain feel doctrine and protective sweeps, to understand their application and limitations in law enforcement.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 2.2

• SLO 1: Explain the legal standards established by Terry v. Ohio (1968) for conducting stop-and-frisk procedures, including the concepts of reasonable suspicion and officer safety.
• SLO 2: Analyze the constitutional issues and controversies surrounding stop-and-frisk practices, including their potential for racial profiling and their evaluation under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments.
• SLO 3: Describe the plain feel doctrine established in Minnesota v. Dickerson (1993) and its application during a Terry stop for seizing contraband other than weapons.
• SLO 4: Evaluate the development of investigative detentions, including legal limitations on their duration and scope, as outlined in cases such as United States v. Place (1983).
• SLO 5: Differentiate between protective frisks of individuals and protective sweeps of premises, including their legal justifications and limitations as defined in Maryland v. Buie (1990).