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‘Reasonable Suspicion’ And ‘Probable Cause’ Are Not Quite The Same Thing

It’s important for you, as a citizen, to understand the difference between “reasonable suspicion” and “probable cause.” For you, it’s so you know your rights and protections. For the police, it’s what they rely on when deciding to make an arrest, conduct a search or question a person. Reasonable suspicion is when officers have the […]