Detention During Traffic Stops

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In Illinois, police can detain individuals during traffic stops if theres reasonable suspicion of drug activity, including waiting for a K-9 unit. The detention must be reasonable in duration and based on specific facts. If you have concerns about a specific incident, consider consulting a local attorney for personalized advice.

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if a cop has reasonable suspicion of drug activity on a traffic stop, can they detain until a k-* shows up
In Illinois, if law enforcement has reasonable suspicion of drug activity during a traffic stop, they can detain you for a reasonable amount of time to conduct an investigation, including waiting for a K-* unit. However, the detention should not be excessively long. Was there a specific incident you were involved in?
the guy is a known drug dealer, hes leaving a known drug house and the cop pulls them over for no taillight
In Illinois, during a traffic stop, if the officer has reasonable suspicion of drug activity, they can detain you temporarily to wait for a K-* unit. The key term here is "reasonable suspicion," which must be based on specific facts.
Do you need more information about what constitutes reasonable suspicion?