Officer Martin McFadden

Officer Martin McFadden was a police officer involved in a significant U.S. Supreme Court case in 1968, known as *Terry v. Ohio*. McFadden conducted a stop-and-frisk procedure that led to the discovery of weapons on two men he suspected of criminal activity. The Supreme Court ruled that McFadden's actions were constitutional, establishing the legal precedent that police can stop and search individuals if they have a reasonable suspicion of criminal behavior. This case balanced law enforcement interests with individual rights, shaping guidelines for police conduct during stops in the United States.