4.4: Inventory Searches

Question 1

Rationale for inventory searches

Answer 1

Serves a community caretaking function

Question 2

Showing for an inventory search of a vehicle

Answer 2

Lawful impoundment & valid standard operation procedures

Question 3

Scope for inventory searches

Answer 3

Anywhere vandals would have access to

Question 4

Showing for an inventory search for an arrestee

Answer 4

Lawful arrest, prospective confinement, & pursuant to standard operation procedures

Question 5

Scope for an inventory search of an arrestee

Answer 5

Arrestee’s person & containers possessed; possibly strip

Question 6

Rationale for consent searches

Answer 6

Totality of the circumstances

Question 7

Showing for consent searches

Answer 7

Voluntariness (PC or warrant is not required)

Question 8

Scope for consent searches

Answer 8

Whatever and wherever is voluntarily consented to

Question 9

Rationale for inventory search of an arrestee

Answer 9

Deter theft, prevent false claims, & enhance safety in the jailhouse