The temporary detention described as stopping and questioning suspects due to suspicious circumstances is known as

• A. Field Interview
• B. Domestic Disturbance
• C. Consent Search
• D. Field Interrogation

Answer: (D)

A temporary detention to question someone based on suspicious circumstances is field interrogation. This concept centers on stopping a person briefly and asking questions to determine whether they are involved in or have information about a crime, without moving to an arrest. The stop is justified by reasonable suspicion and is meant to be short and non-coercive, just enough to collect information or verify identity. It’s distinct from a consent search, which rests on the person’s voluntary permission to search, and from domestic disturbance, which refers to a type of incident rather than a contact technique. Field interrogation specifically captures the investigator’s aim: to obtain information from someone who appears suspicious and to assess whether further action, such as detention or arrest, is warranted.