Term used by police in the UK. A "Hard Stop" is where a suspect is given no pre-warning (no shouting of "Police, stop!" etc) and where the element of surprise gives officers the advantage.
Hard Stops are most commonly used on suspected drug dealers (to prevent them disposing / swallowing the evidence) and suspected armed individuals, to prevent them from opening fire.
"Echo Zulu 714, urgent assistance - possible drug deal in progress on West Street, anyone to backup?"
"Control calling any patrol... 714 requiring assistance on West Street."
"Echo Zulu 21, we're responding - is this a hard stop?"
heart: I'm hard, veiny, and filled with blood. I throb and pulsate too. I usually stop throbbing, when I'm not inside of you. What am I? A heart of course!
A retired viner who used very clever uses of comedy, and his catchphrase is "I'm not playing these games." Hardstop lucas is the name of a popular viner.
Lucas: I'M NOT PLAYING THESE GAMES!
Mom: I'm sorry, did I just hear a bad attitude?
Mom: *pulls out belt*
Lucas: I apologize. I didn't mean no harm.
Mom: NOW SIT YO BUTT DOWN!
Hardstop Lucas is a cool guy. He uses comedy very well.