What are the two elements of the Fourth Amendment reasonableness test? Explain how the “totality of circumstances” test works in practice. What is “reasonable suspicion” to frisk?

Instructional Objectives for this activity:
Explain “stop and frisk” rules.

This week, you studied the “stop and frisk” rules and familiarized yourself with the landmark case Terry v. Ohio.  You should now have a solid understanding of what procedures are considered reasonable under the Fourth Amendment. 

Please respond to all of the following prompts:

• What are the two elements of the Fourth Amendment reasonableness test?

• Explain how the “totality of circumstances” test works in practice.

• What is “reasonable suspicion” to frisk?

Samaha, Joel. (2015). Criminal Procedure, 9th, Ed. Boston, MA: Cengage.