Searches Flashcards
Define Search
An entry or intrusion by a government agent on a quest for evidence into an area where an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy
Define Frisk Search
A crushing and passing over the outer clothing of a person in a search for a weapon
Purpose of a Frisk Search
When a reasonable suspicion exists that an individual may have a weapon concealed that could endanger the boarding team
Scope of Frisk Search
Remove objects apparent as a weapon, may extend to immediate area of the person (grab area)
Define Search Incident to Arrest
A detailed crush and feel search of an arrested individual’s person and thorough search of outer clothing
Purpose Of SIA
A search following an arrest of an individual, searching for weapons, evidence and means of escape
3 things to look for during SIA
Weapons
Evidence
Means of Escape
Define Strip Search
One that involves the intrusive removal of clothing and may be as extensive as a visual exam of nude body
*must have reasonable suspicion that weapon evidence of means to escape is secreted on a person
Define Body Cavity Search
A visual or physical exam into a body cavity
*CG can not conduct, EMS may conduct
Frisk and SIA policy/procedure
- Talk the subject into a position of disadvantage, handcuff subject
- Ask the subject if they have anything that will ‘’Poke, stick or stab me’’
- Separate the body into quadrants
- When checking groin area, search up until you meet resistance
- Female bra-line frisk/SIA is limited only to the bra-line. Knife-hand, using back of the hand to check the area
- When conducting a frisk/SIA on the opposite gender, always try to have an officer of the same gender frisk/SIA the subject. (Male/Male and Female/Female)
- If you have to search a subject of the opposite gender, use two-person integrity
What are your responsibilities for a handcuffed subject
Life jacket, stand a post to supervise the subject, sit them on the deck
