Which statement best describes a felony-stop procedure?

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Felony-stop procedures are designed for high-risk arrests where the suspect may be armed or dangerous. It is a coordinated, multi-officer operation in which the suspect is confronted at gunpoint, given commands, and the officers use cover to control the scene. This setup allows for rapid, orderly control and reduces the risk of surprise or resistance, protecting both officers and the public. Handcuffing typically follows compliant control, not a casual, single-officer approach. The other descriptions fail because they describe lower-risk, non-coordinated, or irrelevant scenarios that don’t match the level of risk and control required in a felony-stop.