Kendra makes another good point. People do behave differently. Sometimes people get nervous around others. I’ve heard a few stories from other people in the where they claim that the police officer used their nervousness as a way to search their vehicle. Most of the time the police officer does find drugs or weapons in the car, but it is true that abnormal behavior may further the investigation of the suspect or citizen. Is it possible that they could miss-judge? Of course, but I would say these types of scenarios don’t often occur.
In addition, reasonable suspicion could lead to discrimination or racial profiling. Did you hear about what Massachusetts did? The highest court of Massachusetts ruled that African-Americans that voluntarily flee
In addition, reasonable suspicion could lead to discrimination or racial profiling. Did you hear about what Massachusetts did? The highest court of Massachusetts ruled that African-Americans that voluntarily flee