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Which of the following is a circumstance that allows for a warrantless search of a vehicle?

The officer has a search warrant
The officer has probable cause and the vehicle is about to be moved (correct)
The officer has reasonable suspicion to believe an occupant of the vehicle is armed
The officer has consent from the owner of the vehicle

Under what circumstances can a strip search be conducted?

When the arrestee is a juvenile
When the arrestee is suspected of a felony
When the arrestee is concealing a weapon, controlled substance, or contraband (correct)
When the arrestee gives consent

When can a crime scene search be conducted without a warrant or consent?

When the crime scene is on public property
When there is no expectation of privacy at the crime scene (correct)
When there are exigent circumstances
When there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed

When can officers search a seized cell phone or recording device without a valid search warrant?

If the device is in a person's possession at the time of arrest (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, under what circumstances can officers seize or search an individual's cell phone or recording device if the individual has not been placed under arrest?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

When can officers perform a frisk/pat down on a person?

When the officer has knowledge of facts reasonably leading them to believe the person is involved in criminal activity and/or may be armed and dangerous (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) General Order 1.10, what is the purpose of the directive?

To provide guidelines for conducting searches and seizures without judicial authorization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Probable Cause' according to the IMPD General Order 1.10?

Facts and circumstances known to the officer that provide the basis for a reasonable person to believe that a crime was committed or evidence of a crime exists (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Strip Search' according to the IMPD General Order 1.10?

The removal of some or all clothing to expose the genitals, buttocks, anus, and/or breasts of a person to permit a visual inspection (A) Signup and view all the answers

When conducting a strip or body cavity search, what information should be included in the incident report?

Name of person subject to the search (A) Signup and view all the answers

If an arrestee is uncooperative with determining their gender identity, what action should the officer take?

Make a determination using their professional judgement (A) Signup and view all the answers

If an arrestee objects to being searched by an officer, what action should the officer take?

Both A and B (D) Signup and view all the answers

When are body cavity searches prohibited?

When a valid search warrant is obtained (D) Signup and view all the answers

When are body cavity searches on juveniles prohibited?

Body cavity searches on juveniles are not prohibited (B) Signup and view all the answers

When is an arrestee entitled to the presence and advice of counsel prior to giving consent to a search?

When the arrestee is asked to give consent while in police custody (B) Signup and view all the answers

Warrantless Vehicle Search

A legal justification allowing officers to search a vehicle without a warrant if they have reasonable belief a crime was committed or evidence exists within the vehicle, and it's about to be moved.

Strip Search

A search involving the removal of an individual's clothing to visually inspect their body for weapons, drugs, or contraband.

Warrantless Crime Scene Search

A search conducted at a crime scene without a warrant, justified by the lack of expectation of privacy in a public area.

Warrantless Cell Phone Search

A search of an individual's cell phone or recording device that is allowed without a warrant if the device is in the individual's possession at the time of arrest.