What are the three classifications of interactions between peace officers and individuals?

The classifications of interactions between peace officers and individuals are categorized primarily into three distinct types: Consensual Encounters, Investigatory Stops/Detentions, and Arrests.

Consensual encounters occur when an officer engages with an individual voluntarily, allowing the person to leave without any obligation to stay or respond. This interaction does not require probable cause or reasonable suspicion, as the individual has not been seized.

Investigatory stops, also known as detentions, arise when the officer has reasonable suspicion that an individual is involved in criminal activity. During a stop, the individual may be temporarily detained for a brief period to allow the officer to investigate further, but they are not yet under arrest.

Arrests are the most significant form of interaction, where an officer has probable cause to believe a person has committed a crime. An arrest involves taking a person into custody, restricting their freedom of movement.

The inclusion of "Warrants" in one of the other options misrepresents the classifications, as warrants are legal documents used to authorize searches or arrests, but they do not themselves constitute a form of interaction between peace officers and individuals. Similarly, the mention of "Interrogations" and "Traffic stops" reflects specific scenarios or actions rather than classifications of interactions