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What defines a 'reasonable suspicion' for an officer to consider a person possibly involved in criminal activity?

  1. A person's criminal record

  2. A mere hunch or feeling

  3. A set of established facts or circumstances

  4. A witness's statement

The correct answer is: A set of established facts or circumstances

A reasonable suspicion is defined as a set of established facts or circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that a person is possibly involved in criminal activity. It goes beyond a mere hunch or feeling (option B), which is not sufficient for reasonable suspicion. Looking at a person's criminal record (option A) alone is also not enough to establish reasonable suspicion. Although a witness's statement (option D) can contribute to the reasonable suspicion, it is typically a combination of various facts and circumstances that lead to this legal standard being met.

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