When in doubt simply ask the officer, “Am I free to leave?” Some people would feel as if they are not free to leave if the officer is asking the individual questions in a forceful manner or if several officers surround the individual. The test to determine if a police officer is conducting a consensual encounter or an investigatory stop is whether a reasonable person would not feel free to leave.
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