16-81-203. Grounds to reasonably suspect.

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16-81-203. Grounds to reasonably suspect.

16-81-203. Grounds to reasonably suspect. The following are among the factors to be considered in determining if the officer has grounds to reasonably suspect: (1) The demeanor of the suspect; (2) The gait and manner of the suspect; (3) Any knowledge the officer may have of the suspect's background or character; (4) Whether the suspect is carrying anything, and what he or she is carrying; (5) The manner in which the suspect is dressed, including bulges in clothing, when considered in light of all of the other factors; (6) The time of the day or night the suspect is observed; (7) Any overheard conversation of the suspect; (8) The particular streets and areas involved; (9) Any information received from third persons, whether they are known or unknown; (10) Whether the suspect is consorting with others whose conduct is reasonably suspect; (11) The suspect's proximity to known criminal conduct; (12) The incidence of crime in the immediate neighborhood; (13) The suspect's apparent effort to conceal an article; and (14) The apparent effort of the suspect to avoid identification or confrontation by a law enforcement officer.

Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 16-81-203

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