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An officer stops a car based on reasonable suspicion. The officer has reasonable suspicion that the people in the car are armed. There is no probable cause to make an arrest. What are may be searched?
In this scenario, the officer may conduct a protective pat-down search of the individuals in the car to ensure the officer's safety. The search is limited to a cursory pat-down of the individuals' outer clothing to check for weapons. The officer cannot conduct a full search of the car or its contents without probable cause.
Can female police officers search male s?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can a police officer get you down from a tree?
depends on how tall he is
Can a cop search you for no reason on the street?
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.
Can police pat you down without charging you?
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.
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.
Can a police officer instruct you to turn your car radio down?
yes
Can police officer call onstar and have them to shut down a vehicle?
Yes in an emergency
