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reasonable search for weapons for the protection of the police
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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.
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Can police search a person without a warrant?
It depends on the circumstance. A police officer cannot randomly search a person for no reason; however, there are many situations in which an officer can search without a warrant. Among those is probable cause and exigent (or emergency) circumstances. An officer, also, has the ability to do an outer-clothing patdown if they have reasonable suspicion that an individual is armed (Terry v. Ohio, Terry Stop, or Stop and Frisk). An officer, also, has the ability to conduct a search of the suspect after an arrest has been made (Search Incident to Lawful Arrest).
Who is the Chief of Police in Tucson Arizona as of January 2011?
Terry Rozema, a Tucson Police Department veteran of 23 years, will be replacing Terry Tometich, Marana Chief of Police since 2008.
Is a terry search considered a intrusive search?
The pat-down for weapons in a Terry stop is, by definition, not a search. It is a "frisk" or pat-down solely for the purpose of discovering any weapons that could be used against the officer making the stop. It is, therefore, not an "intrusive search."
Car the police search your car without your permission or a warrant?
Yes, the police may search your car without a warrant or your permission if s/he has "reasonable suspicion." This means that an experienced police officer had reasonable suspicions to search you or your car, he may and any evidence found in the search may be used in court. This is a much more lenient standard than "probable cause," needed for a warrant, because policemen are in great danger whenever they pull someone over. This more lenient guideline was established by the Supreme Court Case of Terry v.Ohio.
What is 'Mantrackers' real name?
According to the Alberta Search and Rescue website http://www.saralberta.org/Mantrackershow/mantrackershowindex.html where Mantracker has volunteered with the Foothills Search and Rescue Team for approximately 13 years - his name is Terry Grant.
How did the Terry v. Ohio case change the Fourth Amendment?
Terry v. Ohio, 392 US 1 (1968)It didn't change the Fourth Amendment at all. The US Supreme Court interpreted the Fourth Amendment as allowing the "stop and frisk" procedure to which Terry objected. The Court held the circumstances in the case did not fall under the definition of "unreasonable search and seizure."For more information, see Related Questions, below.
The extent of a Terry pat down search is limited by what constitutional amendment?
5th
Can a police officer search you while your walking?
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.
Where do you find facts about Terry's chocolate Orange?
You could use winkipedia to search for terrys chocolate orange, and/or try the company website (If it's nestle or cadburys or terry's)
What age did Terry Fox start the marthon of hope?
search it up on google.
What is reasonable search?
I think you are confusing your legal terminology. I've never heard the term "reasonable search" applied to any search. There is a a phrase; "reasonable suspicion," that is used to support a field search conducted under a "Terry stop."
What does the ruling in the US Supreme Court case of Terry v. Ohio allow police to do?
Briefly - it allows police to stop people on the street and search them based on the articulable reasonable suspicion of the officer which may not rise to probable cause.ExplanationIt allows police to perform what is called a "Terry" pat or frisk (commonly and incorrectly called a pat search). A Terry pat is distinguished from a search in that the officer needs only a reasonable suspicion that you are perpetrating a crime (they don't have a particular crime in mind), they can direct you to assume a position that provides for their safety (feet spread, lean forward at the waist, hands on your head) and they must use their open palm laid flat against your clothing to distinguish contraband.They may not close their hand (pinch or squeeze), manipulate the clothing or place their hand inside or underneath the clothing (they can instruct you to remove your jacket but may only use the techniques already described to search it).If during the Terry pat they are able to identify probable cause they can proceed to a more intrusive search for weapons or contraband. Usually that means that they find something that they can undoubtedly say is a weapon or drug paraphernalia simply by the feel of their open hand. A gun in your pocket is pretty obvious and would qualify, but a cough drop couldn't be reasonably construed a crack cocaine.Case Citation:Terry v. Ohio, 392 US 1 (1968)For more information, see Related Questions, below.
