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

  • To establish a rapport with the subject
  • To gather evidence for prosecution
  • To apprehend a fleeing suspect
  • To detect potential weapons or contraband (correct)

    • What technique is recommended for conducting a custodial search?

  • Visual inspection only
  • Random search method
  • Sequential body search
  • Quadrant search approach (correct)

    • What should an officer do before searching a handcuffed subject?

  • Use loud, clear verbal commands (correct)
  • Ensure that the subject is left unmonitored
  • Search immediately without precautions
  • Request backup before proceeding

    • Which area is most commonly overlooked during a custodial search?

    <p>Groin area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers avoid when conducting a custodial search to prevent injury?

    <p>Contact with sharp objects like needles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of inmate searches?

    <p>To prevent escapes and maintain sanitary standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of conducting a pat down during an investigation?

    <p>To locate weapons and ensure officer safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of search can female officers conduct on male inmates?

    <p>Clothed search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended after conducting a custodial search?

    <p>To follow up with appropriate actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the legal standard required before an officer can conduct a pat down?

    <p>Reasonable suspicion that the subject is armed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do to maintain control during a pat down?

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

    According to the plain touch/feel doctrine, what may an officer do during a pat down?

    <p>Seize any object that feels like a weapon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following steps is NOT mentioned as part of the proper procedure for a pat down?

    <p>Conduct a thorough physical search of the pockets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected behavior of the subject during a pat down?

    <p>Follow commands and place hands in a controllable position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do corrections officers have a different standard regarding searches compared to the general public?

    <p>Inmates and probationers have reduced expectations of privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer be aware of during a pat down in relation to the subject's behavior?

    <p>Verbal and non-verbal cues indicating aggressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the purpose of maintaining visual contact with the inmate's hands during a clothed search?

    <p>To ensure officer safety from potential assault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is allowed to conduct an unclothed search of an inmate?

    <p>Correctional officers of the same sex as the inmate, except in emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of search is conducted visually without physical contact by the officer?

    <p>Strip or unclothed search</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What must happen to the inmate before conducting a strip search?

    <p>They need to be moved out of view of the inmate population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a step in conducting a clothed search?

    <p>Have the inmate remove all clothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one condition that may prompt an emergency strip search?

    <p>When there is reason to believe the inmate possesses contraband</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lesson 7: Frisks and Searches

    • Search: A government intrusion into a place where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy.

    • Reduced Privacy: Inmates and probationers have diminished Fourth Amendment protections regarding searches.

    • Three Search Techniques:

      • Pat down
      • Custodial search
      • Inmate search

    Pat-Down Technique

    • Purpose: To locate weapons.

    • Reasonable Suspicion: Law enforcement needs reasonable suspicion the subject is armed to conduct a pat down.

    • Plain Touch/Feel: Officers can seize items immediately apparent as contraband.

    • Procedure:

      • Use clear verbal commands.
      • Be aware of verbal/nonverbal cues that might indicate aggressive behavior.
      • Visually scan the subject.
      • Have the subject lift their arms.
      • Move hands away from the body.
      • Control the subject's hands.
      • Keep the subject off-balance.
      • Conduct the pat-down in a predetermined pattern.
      • Follow up with appropriate actions.
      • Safe weapon handling (if found)

    Custodial Search Technique

    • Purpose: A complete search for weapons and contraband.
    • Handcuffing First: Handcuff the subject before the search.
    • Quadrant Search: Systematic search of a subject's body.
    • Hand Position: Adjust hand positions for safety around the subject.
    • Procedure:
      • Use clear commands.
      • Keep the subject off balance.
      • Control the subject's hands & body
      • Search in a predetermined manner.
      • Follow up with the appropriate response.
      • Witness to the search (Preferred)

    Inmate Search Techniques

    • Purpose: To uncover contraband, prevent escapes, and maintain standards.

    • Three Types: Clothed, strip/unclothed, and body cavity.

    • Clothed Search: Can be random or during an emergency. A female officer can search a male inmate and a male officer can search a female inmate only during an emergency (time & circumstance or imminent threat).

    • Procedure:

      • Clear verbal commands
      • Remove personal belongings (shoes, hat)
      • Inspect belongings
      • Maintain balance
      • Visual hand contact
      • Search in a predetermined order

    • Strip/Unclothed Search: Conducted by an officer of the same sex as the inmate (inmates will be unclothed and searched upon arrival from court, other institutions, being exposed to public, or after escape).

    • Procedure:

      • Clear verbal commands
      • Remove all clothing
      • Visual search (including: hair, ears, mouth, body areas, clothing)
      • Follow up procedures

    • Body Cavity Search: Conducted by appropriate medical staff only.

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    This quiz covers the key concepts from Lesson 7 regarding frisks and searches, including the legal definitions, procedures, and techniques used by law enforcement. It delves into the rights of individuals during searches and outlines the circumstances under which certain searches can be conducted. Test your understanding ofFourth Amendment protections and the associated search techniques.

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