True or False: An officer can ask a motorcycle passenger to remove their hands from their jacket without it being a detention.

An officer can ask a motorcycle passenger to remove their hands from their jacket without it being classified as a detention, because such a request falls under the category of consensual interaction. In law enforcement, a detention implies a restriction on an individual's freedom, typically requiring reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

When an officer makes a request that does not involve coercion or an assertion of authority, it is considered a voluntary encounter. The passenger, in this case, has the right to comply or refuse the request without any legal consequences. This type of interaction is designed to ensure officer safety, particularly if there is a concern that a weapon may be hidden in the jacket, while still respecting the individual's rights.

Therefore, the assertion that an officer can make such a request without it constituting a detention is accurate, affirming that under appropriate circumstances, asking for compliance does not infringe on any legal rights.