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They do have the power (in the UK) to stop and search you for specific purposes. They couldn't search you while you are walking though. They have to inform you first.
Added: (in the US) Upon "reasonable suspicion" an officer can detain you for a short time to speak with you and even conduct a pat-down of your outer clothing (Terry v. Ohio). This type of lawful stop must be documented.
What else can I help you with?
Can a police officer stop you while your are walking on the sidewalk and search you and if they find anything can they charge you without probable cause?
Under no circumstances can a police officer stop you or search you without probable cause. Probable cause is one of the ways that an ordinary citizen's right to privacy is protected from unlawful search and seizure.
Can a dog catcher come into your house and get your dog while you are not there?
Not unless they have a police officer with them AND they have a search warrant.
Does a police officer need a search warrant to come onto your property?
A police officer needs a search warrant signed by a judge to search your property for evidence. The officer does not need a search warrant to come onto your property if he has reasonable grounds to think a crime is in progress or if the officer is in pursuit of a suspect.
What will you do while your at work as a police officer?
you will help pepole dont let no one put a hand on them and be a nice and good police officer !
What happen if the police officer saw if the people kicking you while you're down?
If the police officer saw the people kicking you down, it is very likely that the police officer could arrested people for assult you.
Is it possible to become a police officer while on probation in Alabama?
No.
Does a police officer have the right to keep a passengers purse in the car while he searches everyone and vehicle because its getting impounded?
Yes, because if he doesn't have probable cause to search inside it, he does not know whether you have a weapon concealed in it or not. Also, you may have contraband inside it and if he doesn't take control of it you may destroy evidence.
What is the purpose of a police inventory search of a vehicle?
The purpose of a police inventory search of a vehicle is to catalog the contents for several reasons: to protect the owner's property while it is in police custody, to safeguard the police from claims of lost or stolen items, and to ensure officer safety by identifying any dangerous items. This type of search is typically conducted when a vehicle is impounded or towed, and it is carried out according to standardized procedures to ensure legality and minimize the risk of abuse.
Is a gendarme a police officer?
Yes, a gendarme is a police officer in France. He does the same job than 'un policier' who is a civil servant, while the gendarme is part of the military.
Can a police officer stop you while he is on an emergency pursuit?
It would be unusual, but if the officer felt it necessary he could stop you.
Can a Police Officer use a Radar Gun to clock speed of a car while the Police Officer is driving?
Of course they can all they have to do is hold the radar gun with one hand and the wheel with the other
Can police search car if you say no?
Yes an officer can still search your car. The officer could claim there is probable cause to search your car, because you just denied the search, which the officer would say, looks like a sign of guilt.Another View: NOT exactly! If you do not voluntarily consent to a vehicle search, the officer can still partially search it, but he MUST confine his search to the immediate area around, and within the reach of, the driver.To carry the search any further he could call for a drug dog or need some probable cause to place you under arrest and impound your car. Of course if he observes anything suspicious while within the car (the butt of a gun - 'roaches' in the ash tray - drugs, pills, or other contraband on the floor mats, etc. then you're pretty much 'toast.'
