Why is it called "stop and frisk" as opposed to "frisk and stop"?

Answer 1

Because you can't Frisk a moving person

Answer 2

It's harder to frisk a moving target. 

Answer 3

Baseball began by calling it a "hit and run" play but gave it a 2nd thought because the order of action starts the runner before hitting is possible ... same thing. I suppose intentions are to avoid possible confusion. It makes sense to me but I'm linear. I expect it.

Answer 4

because it's hard to frisk someone before they have stopped 

Answer 5

Frisking a moving target is difficult.