Stop and Frisk in a High Crime Area:

NJ v Cutts

Detectives assigned to the Narcotics Gang Unit in Camden observe a group engaged in possible narcotics activity in a high crime area. In State v Cutts (NJ Appellate Unpublished Opinion) the court ruled that this was not enough to Stop and Frisk the defendant. Join Instructor Joey Sperlazza and he breaks down the case and addresses key takeaways for law enforcement. 

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