How does law enforcement changed procedures with Terry v. Ohio?

Terry v. Ohio established the legal precedent for "stop-and-frisk" procedures, allowing law enforcement officers to stop a person for questioning and conduct a limited pat-down for weapons if they have reasonable suspicion that the individual is involved in criminal activity. This decision shifted law enforcement practices by permitting officers to act on hunches backed by specific, articulable facts rather than requiring probable cause for an arrest. Consequently, it increased police authority to proactively investigate potential crimes while balancing individual rights against public safety. As a result, law enforcement agencies often implemented training focused on recognizing reasonable suspicion to ensure compliance with the ruling.