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What is the primary purpose of a security pat-down?
What is the primary purpose of a security pat-down?
- To ensure a police officer's safety
- To conduct a systematic search for weapons
- To verify that an individual or item is not a threat (correct)
- To apprehend a criminal
A security pat-down can be used to ensure the officer's safety during a routine stop.
A security pat-down can be used to ensure the officer's safety during a routine stop.
False (B)
What is a key feature of how a pat-down must be conducted?
What is a key feature of how a pat-down must be conducted?
It must respect the dignity of the person being scrutinized.
The __________ pat-down follows procedures defined by law and can be performed by authorities under specific circumstances.
The __________ pat-down follows procedures defined by law and can be performed by authorities under specific circumstances.
Match the following situations with their respective descriptions:
Match the following situations with their respective descriptions:
What is the first level procedure in conducting searches?
What is the first level procedure in conducting searches?
The second level search only occurs when the individual has a documented criminal history.
The second level search only occurs when the individual has a documented criminal history.
What is the primary purpose of judicial searches?
What is the primary purpose of judicial searches?
The last step in the search procedures involves removing all clothing except for ______.
The last step in the search procedures involves removing all clothing except for ______.
Match the following search levels with their corresponding procedures:
Match the following search levels with their corresponding procedures:
What is the primary purpose of palpation in law enforcement?
What is the primary purpose of palpation in law enforcement?
Palpation can only be conducted after an arrest has been made.
Palpation can only be conducted after an arrest has been made.
What must be respected during the palpation process?
What must be respected during the palpation process?
Palpation is an administrative measure used by __________ during various operations.
Palpation is an administrative measure used by __________ during various operations.
Match the following aspects of palpation with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of palpation with their descriptions:
Which of the following statements is true regarding the conduct of an integration search?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the conduct of an integration search?
Palpation can include the removal of clothing as part of the procedure.
Palpation can include the removal of clothing as part of the procedure.
What is the primary purpose of palpation in a search?
What is the primary purpose of palpation in a search?
During a judicial search, consent from the person being searched is _______ for the search to be valid.
During a judicial search, consent from the person being searched is _______ for the search to be valid.
Match the search type with its corresponding requirement:
Match the search type with its corresponding requirement:
What must occur if an agreement cannot be reached during the search of a transgender person?
What must occur if an agreement cannot be reached during the search of a transgender person?
It is permissible to conduct a search on a person's private property without necessity during a preliminary investigation.
It is permissible to conduct a search on a person's private property without necessity during a preliminary investigation.
What precautions should be observed during a palpation search?
What precautions should be observed during a palpation search?
The integration search must adhere to the principles of _______ and proportionality.
The integration search must adhere to the principles of _______ and proportionality.
Match the procedures with their corresponding details:
Match the procedures with their corresponding details:
Study Notes
Security Pat-Down
- An administrative measure to ensure the safety of law enforcement and others.
- Not a systematic search or a way to ensure officer safety.
- Conducted externally by one person on another.
- Executed with respect for the individual's dignity.
Legal Framework for Security Pat-Downs
- Article 63-6 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CPP) outlines the legal framework for security pat-downs.
- Pat-downs are conducted to ensure safety and respect the individual’s dignity.
- Judicial searches are considered "full body searches" under the CPP.
- Judicial searches are initiated by police officers and may require consent during preliminary investigations.
Search Procedures
- Three-tiered approach to conducting searches:
- Standard Procedure: Voluntary surrender of potentially hazardous items.
- Deeper Search: If an individual's behavior indicates a potential threat, a deeper search of personal clothing and belongings.
- Complete Search: If an individual's history and behavior suggest a danger to themselves or others, a complete search of all clothing except undergarments is conducted.
- Only dangerous objects are seized.
Different Types of Searches
- Integration Search: A full body search conducted when palpation is insufficient.
- Must be carried out by an officer of the same sex.
- Conducted in a way that respects the individual's dignity.
- Cannot be performed during the course of an arrest.
- Body Search: A search conducted in person, determined by the investigating officer, and performed by a medical professional.
- Searches of LGBTQ+ individuals: Respectful dialogue, consideration for individual physiological needs, and respect for their choice to disclose their status is important.
- Searches of Transgender Persons: Acknowledging legal sex if an agreement cannot be reached.
Palpation
- An administrative measure used to detect dangerous objects.
- Purpose: To inspect a person or belongings to detect potentially dangerous items.
- Procedure: Usually involves observation and inspection of the individual and their belongings.
- Precautions: Carried out by an officer of the same sex, respecting the dignity of the subject.
- Removal of clothing should only be done when necessary.
Palpation: Legal Considerations
- Article R434-16 of the CSI, Note n°1359 GEND/CAB (dated 08/01/14), Article 63-5 and 63-6 of the CPP, NE n°60882 (dated 27/06/2011) outline further details on palpation procedures.
- Removal of potentially dangerous objects is necessary.
- Palpation should be conducted methodically and carefully with respect for the individual's dignity.
- No removal of clothing unless necessary.
General Considerations
- All procedures must be conducted with respect and dignity.
- Procedures must be documented and adhere to legal regulations.
- A balance between security and individual rights must be maintained.
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Explore the legal implications and procedures surrounding security pat-downs as outlined in Article 63-6 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Understand the importance of ensuring safety and the respect for individuals' dignity during these searches. This quiz covers various search methods and their legal contexts.
