Question

The _____ of the subject must be reasonable considering the factors of physical surroundings, physical contact, and the type and level of any threats.

Answer 1

The Detention  of the subject must be reasonable considering the factors of physical surroundings, physical contact, and the type and level of any threats.

Explanation:

Shop keeper's Privilege and the Merchant Privilege:As per the doctrine of the common law the shopkeeper or the merchant can detain and question a person if they have a doubt on the person that they have committed an illegal act.

The detention by the shopkeeper is considered proper if:

• The detention is not a physical restrain,it may have arised out of the words ,conduct,behavior of the the person.
• If the reason or the cause for detaining a person is reasonable.The person who is detained has committed some crime
• Reasonableness:The Detention  of the subject must be reasonable considering the factors of physical surroundings, physical contact, and the type and level of any threats.
• Consistency: The policy of the Retailers should be same or equally applicable irrespective of the race or personal characteristics of the individual