The central issues in Policing by the Rules involve police procedures designed to ensure that law enforcement officers do not infringe on the constitutional rights of criminal suspects. Explain your choices in this scenario by addressing the following questions: Using your own words

Describe the "reasonable suspicion" standard. 

Why do you think courts have decided that this is the proper standard for law enforcement to stop and question a civilian? 

Would we be better off as a society if police officers needed to have probable cause of wrongdoing before making a stop? Explain your answers.