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A law enforcement officer may perform a 'pat down' on the outer clothing of an individual when performing a stop for investigation on the street, if the peace officer feels that their safety may be is in jeopardy.
The officer may also perform a 'pat down' if he/she has reasonable suspicion of the individual's immediate criminal intent and/or the individual's involvement with a past criminal activity; (the individual may match a suspect's description, or the individual may be in the vicinity of a recent crime scene, and the peace officer has reasonable suspicion of the individual's involvement).
Added: This is referred to as a "Terry stop" referring to the US Supreme Court case "Terry v. Ohio" which ruled that such a stop and frisk IS Constitutional.
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In certain circumstances, the police can conduct a pat-down search without charging you. This type of search, known as a Terry stop or a stop and frisk, is based on reasonable suspicion that you are involved in criminal activity or that you pose a threat to the safety of the officer or others. However, the search must be limited to a pat-down of the outer clothing to search for weapons, and it shouldn't go beyond what is necessary to ensure everyone's safety.
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When does the police officer conduct a pat down search?
After he arrests you and before he puts you in the cop car. A frisk can be done as part of a routine stop if the officer is concerned for his safety. It is generally a pat down of external clothing.
Can a male cop pat down a minor female?
A cop can pat down anyone regardless of their sex or age as long as the reason for the search is consistent with case law. For the most part a police officer will attempt to have someone of same sex perform the search if possible, but if there is a belief that the suspect is concealing a weapon, the pat-down is immediate and the officer will not wait for a same sex partner.
Is pat down one word or two?
The correct way to write this is pat down. So your answer is two words.An example sentence is: This officer will give you a pat down to see if you have drugs on you.
Why do you perform a prisoner body search?
A police officer usually only does a pat down for weapons. A prisoner will often hide contraband in body cavities.
What does it mean to have something down pat?
''down pat'' means to have something well perfected
When conducting a Terry search police are permitted to?
conduct a brief, limited pat-down of a person's outer clothing if they have a reasonable suspicion that the person may be armed and dangerous. This search is for the officers' safety and does not require a warrant. However, it is important to note that this search is limited to a pat-down of the outer clothing and does not permit a full search of the individual or their belongings.
What actors and actresses appeared in Get Down Pat - 2010?
The cast of Get Down Pat - 2010 includes: Terra Cloyes as Bella Solamon Ibe as Pat
What does the idiom 'have it down pat' mean?
If you have something down pat, you understand it totally. This phrase can be used when you have learned a new skill, or memorized something. You say "I have that down pat," when you are confident that you know it.
What are the release dates for Get Down Pat - 2010?
Get Down Pat - 2010 was released on: USA: March 2010
What can police do during a Terry stop?
The Supreme Court held in Terry v. Ohio (1968) that police officers, based on their street experience but not necessarily probable cause, may stop suspects and pat them down to look for weapons. The Court expanded this category of warrantless searches and seizures in Minnesota v. Dickerson (1993), ruling that a police officer may seize contraband, not just weapons, during a "pat down." However, such contraband must be obvious through the defendant's clothing. Source: The Words We Live By...Linda Monk...2003
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Down Home with the Neelys - 2008 If Pat's a Good Boy Pat's Favorites 1-7 was released on: USA: 15 March 2008
What are the ratings and certificates for Down Home with the Neelys - 2008 If Pat's a Good Boy Pat's Favorites 1-7?
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