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What constitutes a strip search?
What constitutes a strip search?
- A physical examination conducted by a medical professional.
- A visual inspection of the arrestee's clothing.
- Having an arrestee remove or arrange clothing for visual inspection of specific body parts. (correct)
- A search conducted solely for weapons.
Under what conditions can an individual arrested for a traffic offense be strip searched?
Under what conditions can an individual arrested for a traffic offense be strip searched?
- Immediately after arrest.
- Only with permission from the arrestee.
- If there is reasonable belief of concealing a weapon or substance. (correct)
- In any public place without restrictions.
Who is allowed to authorize a strip search?
Who is allowed to authorize a strip search?
- The arrestee’s attorney.
- A police commander or a designated agent. (correct)
- A judge in court.
- Any police officer present at the scene.
What is required before conducting a body cavity search?
What is required before conducting a body cavity search?
Which statement is true regarding strip searches?
Which statement is true regarding strip searches?
Where must a strip search be conducted?
Where must a strip search be conducted?
What is required for body cavity searches besides written permission?
What is required for body cavity searches besides written permission?
How is written permission for a strip search documented?
How is written permission for a strip search documented?
What is prohibited when searching a body cavity?
What is prohibited when searching a body cavity?
Where is the completed strip search authorization form maintained?
Where is the completed strip search authorization form maintained?
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Study Notes
Definition of Strip Search
- "Strip search" involves an arrestee removing or adjusting clothing to allow a visual inspection of private areas including genitals, buttocks, anus, or female breasts.
Limitations on Strip Searches
- Individuals arrested for traffic or petty offenses cannot be strip searched prior to arraignment unless:
- There is reasonable belief of concealing a weapon or controlled substance.
- The individual is identified as a parolee or offender serving time in a correctional facility.
- The arrest is for driving under the influence of drugs.
Conducting Strip Searches
- Strip searches must be conducted by officers of the same sex as the arrestee.
- Searches should occur in a manner that prevents observation by unauthorized individuals.
Authorization Requirements
- Written permission for a strip search is required from a police commander or designated agent.
- Authority to grant this permission is held by a command officer, sergeant, or acting sergeant.
Body Cavity Searches
- No body cavity search (other than the mouth) may be conducted without a search warrant.
- If narcotics or contraband are suspected to be hidden in a body cavity, police must contact Denver 911 to coordinate with Vice/Narcotics units and district attorney.
Additional Steps for Body Cavity Searches
- Written permission from a police command officer or designated agent is necessary for body cavity searches.
- These searches are to be performed in sanitary conditions by licensed medical professionals (physician or nurse).
Documentation
- Strip search authorization requires the completion of a specific form (Strip Search Authorization - DPD 81).
- This form must be retained by the police department and filed within the detective's case documentation.
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