Search Procedures Overview

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Who may conduct pat searches of male offenders according to the text?

  • Only male DOC employees
  • Only female DOC employees
  • Either male or female DOC employees or contract workers (correct)
  • Only male contract workers

Under what circumstances can a female offender be pat searched by a male DOC employee?

  • If there is no female employee available (correct)
  • If the offender consents
  • If the pat search is for a transgender offender
  • If the security concern is not immediate

When may a female transgender offender request a strip search according to the text?

  • Anytime upon request
  • Only if exigent circumstances dictate
  • Whenever the offender is uncomfortable
  • If an employee of the gender the offender identifies with is available (correct)

What kind of search can female transgender offenders request according to the text?

<p>Both strip and pat search (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When may exigent circumstances dictate the need for an immediate search according to the text?

<p>When there is an immediate security concern (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of conducting searches in a correctional facility based on the text?

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

How should searches be conducted in a correctional facility according to the text?

<p>Frequently and unannounced to maintain safety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What accommodation should be provided to offenders with disabilities during searches?

<p>Reasonable accommodation as directed by the supervisor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may a health care appliance be forcibly removed during a search?

<p>In the presence of qualified medical staff or during an emergency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who determines which areas of the facility or DOC property require searches?

<p>The administrative head or designee (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what manner should searches be accomplished in a correctional facility according to the text?

<p>Respectfully and without unnecessary force or destruction of property (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often will all living unit common areas be searched for contraband and unauthorized items?

<p>Once a week (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of documentation is required to be maintained on file for a period of three years?

<p>Search log documenting cells and common areas searched (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should two employees be present to perform searches together?

<p>When searching cell of close custody offenders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there is reasonable cause to believe an offender has concealed contraband inside a healthcare device?

<p>Disassemble the device for inspection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who needs to approve the search of an offender's legal box if exigent circumstances exist?

<p>The shift commander or custody/control manager (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should all other areas besides living unit common areas be scheduled for searches?

<p>Every quarter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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