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.
Yes, in the absence of a male officer a female officer may pat down (for weapons) a male subject she has under arrest - then handcuff and secure him until the arrival of a male officer to conduct a more thorough body search. It is the same rule that applies when a male officer must search a female arrestee.
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.
If the police officer saw the people kicking you down, it is very likely that the police officer could arrested people for assult you.
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.
A police officer usually only does a pat down for weapons. A prisoner will often hide contraband in body cavities.
depends on how tall he is
No, a Police Officer cannot just randomly stop you on the streets and start searching. In the case Terry v. Ohio (1968), it's ruled that Police must have reasonable suspicion that you are about to commit a crime or have witnessed you committing a crime in order to detain you to stop and frisk. If a Police Officer detains you and searches you without your permission or reasonable suspicion, then this officer has violated your 4th amendment constitutional right to unreasonable searches and seizures.
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.
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.
yes
you say yes
Yes in an emergency