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If you actually read Terry, what made the detention and search reasonable was that the officer involved, noted distinctly suspicious behavior, specifically what amounted to casing the building, and was able to articulate based on that they there was suspicion of crime afoot.
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I've read Terry (stem to stern) many times. If I can articulate a reasonable suspicion of criminal conduct, and if I can articulate a reasonable belief that the person is armed, I can conduct a Terry frisk. The question becomes, can I articulate reasonable suspicion? Sure I can, in those instances where I conduct the frisk.
I'm one of the most laid-back cops you've ever met. Easy to get along with, don't like hassling people, and I live in a VERY gun-friendly state. So, can I articulate? You betcha. I can articulate.