Frisk Field Search

Question 1

what is the primary purpose of Frisk Field Search?

Answer 1

to ensure personal safety of the arresting officer while subject is still at arrest location

Question 2

External body examination immediately after arrest to find?

Answer 2

weapons, evidence & contrabands

Question 3

A frisk should be conducted before or immediately after?

Answer 3

the subject is rear-cuffed

Question 4

pay special attention to?

Answer 4

waistband, collar, armpit & groin- area

Question 5

Needle-stick & other sharp injuries during arrest processing are?

Answer 5

dangerous occupational risk

Question 6

prior to conducting the frisk/search the officer should ask the suspect?

Answer 6

do you have any sharp objects like syringes, or razor blades in your pocket

Question 7

If the suspect is an injection drug user or if they admit being in possession of hypodermic needles inform the subject that they are?

Answer 7

legally entitled to possess syringes if they comply with the Public Health Law provisions & they will not be charged with possession of contraband

Question 8

Establishing communication with suspects and informing about legality of syringe possession is a key way to?

Answer 8

protect you from the risk of an occupational needle stick injury