Lesson 7: Frisks and Searches
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What is the primary purpose of a custodial search?

  • To locate lost items
  • To identify personal belongings
  • To detect potential weapons or contraband (correct)
  • To assess the subject's physical condition

Which technique should be used to conduct a custodial search?

  • Circular search pattern
  • Random search approach
  • Quadrant search approach (correct)
  • Vertical search method

What should an officer do first when preparing to search a handcuffed subject?

  • Search their pockets immediately
  • Handcuff the subject first (correct)
  • Conduct a pat down only
  • Use verbal commands only

What should be done to avoid injury during a custodial search?

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Which area is frequently overlooked during a custodial search?

<p>The groin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one key aspect of conducting a search in terms of communication?

<p>Use loud, clear verbal commands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of conducting a pat down?

<p>To locate weapons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of search can female officers perform on male inmates?

<p>Only clothed searches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition may an officer conduct a pat down?

<p>If they have reasonable suspicion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason for conducting inmate searches?

<p>To uncover contraband and prevent escapes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step to take when conducting a pat down?

<p>Conduct the search quickly without assessing danger (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does reasonable suspicion involve?

<p>Facts or circumstances indicating potential law violation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do to help search concealed areas during a pat down?

<p>Ask the subject to lift their arms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a lawful action during a pat down according to the plain touch/feel doctrine?

<p>Identifying contraband by mass or contour (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be aware of verbal and non-verbal cues during a pat down?

<p>To evaluate potential aggressive behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the first actions an officer should take when preparing to conduct a pat down?

<p>Verbally command the subject to comply (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can a male officer conduct a clothed search of a female inmate?

<p>Only during an emergency as determined by the shift supervisor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with the inmate's belongings before conducting a clothed search?

<p>The inmate should remove them and they should be inspected. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of conducting a clothed search?

<p>To prevent physical violence and secure the inmate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to conduct a strip search of an inmate?

<p>Only correctional officers of the same sex as the inmate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in conducting a strip or unclothed search?

<p>Move the inmate to a secured area. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a strip search, which area is NOT typically searched?

<p>Ankles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should officers be cautious of when conducting a clothed search?

<p>Maintaining visual contact with the inmate's hands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may lead to the need for a strip search beyond typical circumstances?

<p>Agency policies or suspicion of contraband (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Pat Down Technique

A physical frisk of a subject to locate weapons, done in a specific pattern.

Reasonable Suspicion

Facts or circumstances that make it likely a person has committed, is committing, or will commit a crime.

Plain Touch/Feel Doctrine

Allows an officer to seize contraband if its shape and feel are immediately obvious during a pat down.

Custodial Search

A search of a person in custody, often after an arrest.

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Inmate Search

A search of an inmate done while in correctional facility.

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Strip/Unclothed Search

A search requiring the removal of clothing to search the subject's body.

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Fourth Amendment Concerns

Constitutional limitations on government intrusion into a person's space due to reasonable expectations of privacy.

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Stop and Frisk Law

State law that governs when law enforcement can conduct a pat-down search.

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Custodial Search Technique

A complete search of a subject taken into custody in an unsecured environment, performed systematically using a quadrant approach.

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Quadrant Search Approach

A systematic way to search a subject's body by dividing it into four sections horizontally and vertically.

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Handcuffing First

Handcuffing a subject before performing a custodial search to improve officer safety during close contact.

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Inmate Search

Searches performed on inmates to discover contraband, prevent escapes, maintain hygiene, and reduce safety risks

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Clothed Search (Inmates)

Search of an inmate's clothing and outer garments, done at random, using agency policies to avoid inappropriate contact.

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Strip/Unclothed Search

Type of search requiring the inmate to remove their clothing including undergarments.

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Body Cavity Search

The most thorough search in which an officer examines body cavities, performed only under specific conditions.

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Weapon Handling

Immediately secure any weapon discovered by placing it beyond the subject's reach.

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Clothed search of female inmate

A search of a female inmate's clothing, conducted only in emergencies or when a female officer isn't available, following a quadrant search approach; handcuffing isn't usually needed.

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Emergency clothed search

A clothed search conducted when time and circumstances don't allow for a female officer or supervisor's involvement, done to prevent possible harm in an urgent situation.

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Strip/Unclothed Search

A visual search of an inmate where the officer doesn't physically touch the inmate; conducted by an officer of the same sex only, except in emergencies, for inmates entering/leaving the facility and to check for contraband.

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Inmate Arrival Search

An unclothed search conducted when an inmate arrives, returning from court, other institutions, public areas, or after an escape attempt.

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Clothed Search Procedure

A step-by-step process for a clothed search, including verbal commands, emptying pockets, removing shoes and hats, inspecting items, maintaining view of hands, and a planned search pattern.

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Strip Search Conditions

Strip searches are conducted in a separate location keeping inmates out of view of others; only involves the inmate and the staff searching.

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Same-sex Officer Requirement

Strip/unclothed searches should be conducted by an officer of the same sex as the inmate, barring emergencies.

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Verbal Commands in Searches

Use loud, clear verbal commands to guide inmates and maintain control during both clothed and unclothed searches.

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Study Notes

Lesson 7: Frisks and Searches

  • Search: Government intrusion into a place where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Inmates and probationers have a reduced expectation of privacy, so searches are less limited.
  • Pat-Down Technique: A physical frisk of a subject, conducted systematically to locate weapons.
  • Reasonable Suspicion: Necessary before a pat-down; facts or circumstances that reasonably indicate a violation of the law (committing, committed, or about to commit).
  • Plain Touch/Feel Doctrine: Allows officers to seize any object whose shape/mass clearly indicates contraband. Search is limited to outside of clothing.
  • Pat-Down Procedure:
    • Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout.
    • Be aware of verbal/nonverbal cues.
    • Visually scan the subject.
    • Have them lift arms to tighten clothing.
    • Have the subject move hands from their body.
    • Control their hands.
    • Keep them off-balance during a pat-down.
    • Conduct the pat down in a predetermined pattern.
    • Follow up with appropriate action if weapon is found.
  • Custodial Search: Complete search of a person taken into custody; done in an unsecured environment. Handcuffs first, then search.
    • Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the process.
    • Keep the subject off balance.
    • Physically control subject's hands.
    • Search in a predetermined (quadrant) pattern.
    • Follow up with proper action.
  • Inmate Search: Searches designed to uncover contraband, prevent escapes, maintain sanitary standards, and eliminate safety hazards. Three types: clothed, strip/unclothed, body cavity.
  • Clothed Search: Conducted randomly or during emergency, visually checking body areas and items like pockets, shoes, and hats. Female officer can search a male inmate; male officer can search a female inmate when indicated.
  • Strip/Unclothed Search: Conducted by officers of the same sex as inmate, visual search only, no touching. Conducted upon arrival, after escape attempt, or if there is a reasonable belief of contraband.
  • Body Cavity Search: Typically conducted by appropriate health services staff; must follow agency policies.

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Explore the key concepts of frisks and searches in law enforcement through this quiz. Understand the legal standards of reasonable suspicion, the pat-down technique, and the plain touch doctrine. Test your knowledge on procedures and the nuances of privacy expectations.

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