Which of the following is a requirement for a merchant to stop,detain,and investigate suspected shoplifters without being held liable for false imprisonment?
A) There must be reasonable grounds for the suspicion.
B) Suspects must be detained for no longer than one (1) hour.
C) Interrogations must be conducted by authorized store security personnel.
D) Authorized store security personnel must stop, detain, and investigate suspected shoplifters.
E) Suspects must be "Mirandized" in recognition of their constitutionally-protected due process rights.

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The merchant must have reasonable grounds for suspicion to avoid liability for false imprisonment. The other options are not necessary requirements for the merchant to avoid liability.

Which of the Following Is a Requirement for a Merchant