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In reply to the discussion: More On the Incident With the Black Man Stopped With Hands in Pockets [View all]Malraiders
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It also shows that the cops see all info given by a 911 caller as gospel and truth.
From:
http://theantimedia.org/walking-with-his-hands-in-his-pockets/
The Deputy did not detain or pat down the individual and considering the nature of the call responded in a very restrained and professional manner.
In the video, the officers cruiser can be seen on the road with its lights on, which, when asked by the Pontiac Tribune, McKean said that he believed this amounted to an involuntary stop, one that would not allow for him to keep walking freely.
While probable cause is required for an arrest, only a reasonable suspicion is required for a brief detention.
What police apparently fail to recognize is that having hands in your pockets is an alarmingly low standard for reasonable suspicion. And if Brandon McKean was not being detained, he certainly did not believe he was free to continue on his way.