felony stop

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felony stop (plural felony stops)

A felony stop demonstration performed by LAPD cadets. The suspect (in red shirt) was instructed to lie down before he was apprehended by armed cadets.
  1. (US, law enforcement) A traffic stop of a person that is deemed dangerous, and performed from a distance by shouting instructions with weapons drawn.
    Synonym: felony traffic stop
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