12.600 Criminal Justice: Strip and Body Cavity Searches

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What is the initial action an officer must take if they visually observe contraband in a prisoner's orifice?

Request the prisoner to remove the object (correct)

Immediately remove the object

Contact a supervisor for further instructions

Notify the medical staff to conduct a search

What must the officer do if the prisoner refuses to remove the object?

Attempt to remove it by force

Document the refusal and continue the search

End the strip search and follow procedures for obtaining a warrant (correct)

Seek immediate medical assistance

Under what condition will University Hospital perform a body cavity search?

If accompanied by law enforcement

For any suspected contraband case

Only for medical reasons with the patient’s consent (correct)

When a warrant is already in possession of the officer

Who is authorized to perform a body cavity search at University Hospital?

A doctor, registered nurse, or practical nurse licensed by Ohio Signup and view all the answers

What should the officer do if the prisoner refuses to allow the medical professional to conduct the search?

Notify a supervisor and document the situation Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a person suspected of having contraband in an orifice at a detention facility?

They will not be accepted until the contraband is removed Signup and view all the answers

What should a supervisor do upon being notified of a prisoner’s refusal for a body cavity search?

Contact the Duty Officer or Night Inspector for further instructions Signup and view all the answers

What is a strip search?

An inspection involving the removal or rearrangement of clothing to examine genitalia, buttocks, or breasts. Signup and view all the answers

What action must arresting officers take if a prisoner shows signs of injury?

Notify a supervisor and record the injury in the report. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring medical care is provided to an injured prisoner?

The investigating supervisor and arresting officer together. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a prisoner refuses medical treatment after an injury?

Document the refusal in the report. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a hobble restraint?

To impede or disrupt body movement. Signup and view all the answers

How should arresting officers handle minor or adult dependents of an arrested person?

They must record the location where the dependents are placed in the blotter Signup and view all the answers

When should an investigating supervisor ensure statements are collected about an incident?

After any incident involving a prisoner is reported as significant. Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken regarding contraband suspected to be swallowed by a prisoner?

Request a supervisor and the fire department to respond. Signup and view all the answers

What must a department personnel obtain prior to requesting a strip search by the sheriff’s deputies?

An approved Form 602 Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for making the final decision on whether to conduct a strip search at the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center?

The Supervisor on Duty Signup and view all the answers

What action must be taken if the Supervisor on Duty refuses to authorize a strip search?

The officer must notify a supervisor for further evaluation Signup and view all the answers

After conducting a strip search, what must the officer provide to the person searched?

A completed copy of Form 602 Signup and view all the answers

In which situation can an officer directly conduct a strip search?

When probable cause is adequately articulated Signup and view all the answers

What must officers do when they suspect a prisoner is concealing contraband in the Hamilton County Justice Center?

Notify the Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies Signup and view all the answers

What form must the Supervisor on Duty complete if they refuse a requested strip search?

Form 17 Incident Report Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Form 602 in body search procedures?

To notify the police chief about the search process Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Strip Searches and Body Cavity Searches

If an officer observes suspected contraband in a prisoner’s orifice during a strip search, the officer should request the prisoner to remove the object.
If the prisoner refuses to remove the object, the officer cannot attempt removal and must obtain a body cavity search warrant.
A body cavity search warrant must be obtained from a judge or magistrate.
Once a body cavity search warrant is issued, the search must be conducted at University Hospital by a licensed medical professional.
If the prisoner refuses the body cavity search, the officer should notify a supervisor and document the refusal in the arrest report.
A person suspected of having contraband in an orifice will not be accepted at a detention facility.
A supervisor will contact the Duty Officer or Night Inspector for further instructions if a prisoner is suspected of concealing contraband in an orifice.

Strip Search Policy

A strip search is defined as an inspection of the genitalia, buttocks, breasts, or undergarments of a person that is preceded by the removal or rearrangement of some or all of the person’s clothing directly covering the person’s genitalia, buttocks, breasts, or undergarments and that is conducted visually, manually, by means of any instrument, apparatus, or object, or in any manner while the person is detained or arrested for a criminal or traffic offense.
Arresting officers who suspect a prisoner of swallowing a substance or item capable of causing harm, injury, or death must request a supervisor and the Cincinnati Fire Department (CFD) to respond to the scene.
Arresting officers are responsible for minor and adult dependents of arrested persons. The location of dependents should be recorded.

Strip Search Procedures at Hamilton County Justice Center

Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies maintain a list of offenses for which they routinely conduct strip searches.
Department personnel must have an approved Form 602 prior to requesting a strip search by sheriff’s deputies.

Strip Search Procedures at Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center

Officers transporting prisoners to the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center (HCJCYC) will not attempt to conduct a strip search within the facility.
Detention facility employees will notify the Supervisor on Duty (SOD) if they suspect a prisoner is concealing contraband.
The SOD will decide whether to conduct a strip search.
The officer requesting the strip search must articulate probable cause.
If the SOD refuses to authorize a strip search, the requesting officer should notify a supervisor.
The SOD is required to complete an Incident Report whenever they refuse to conduct a requested strip search.

Documentation & Reporting

After strip or body cavity searches, the officer who conducted the search must give the person searched a completed copy of the Form 602.
The original Form 602 is forwarded to the Police Chief.
Inspections Unit files the original Form 602.
The originating unit files a copy of the Form 602.

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Description

This quiz covers the policies and procedures related to strip searches and body cavity searches in a criminal justice context. It outlines the proper protocols for officers when dealing with suspected contraband in prisoners. Test your knowledge on the legal requirements and operational guidelines for conducting these sensitive searches.