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Question

Officer Ramirez works for a police department in a city plagued by high levels of drug trafficking and violent crime. As part of a new initiative, Officer Ramirez begins conducting investigatory stops, focusing on individuals who are loitering in high-crime areas or making rapid movements that might suggest involvement in drug transactions. During one stop, he questions a young man, James, who was standing on a corner near a known drug hotspot. Although James has not committed a crime, Officer Ramirez stops him based on his presence in the area and his behavior. While Officer Ramirez believes this is necessary to reduce violent crime and drug trafficking, James feels he was unfairly targeted because of his appearance and location. Group of answer choices Officer Ramirez is conducting investigatory stops to reduce violent crime and drug trafficking by stopping individuals who may be involved in criminal activities. Officer Ramirez is using investigatory stops to address minor infractions, rather than focusing on serious crimes like drug trafficking and violent crime. Officer Ramirez is engaging in community policing by building trust with residents through proactive engagement rather than relying on investigatory stops. Officer Ramirez is focusing on reducing the number of investigatory stops by shifting to a strategy of general patrolling in the neighborhood.