Responsibilities of searching and cover officers
Elements of an Effective Person Search
100

Display confidence and __________ to maintain control and ensure cooperation during search.

Professionalism

100

Peace officers must always:

Awareness,Balance, and Control.

200

When searching someone, it’s best to have __________________________

two officers present, but only one actively searches while the other provides cover.

200

Principles of arrest and control-

  • Every search carries and element of danger to the peace officer, as well as he potential for an escape by the subject. 

300

Officers responsibilities:

  • When searching someone, it’s best to have two officers present, but only one actively searches while the other provides cover. 

  • The searching officer controls the subject and searches, while the cover officer ensures everyone’s safety, regardless of the search technique used.  
300

Systematic approach for all person searches-

  • A peace officer first goal when conducting a search is to maximize safety, search weapons or contraband around the front waistband, upper body, back, and lower body

400

Display confidence and professionalism to maintain....

  • control and ensure cooperation during search. 
400

Possible actions:

Immediately inform the cover officer, 

Maintain control of subject, 

and continue the search

500

finish the sentence : Remain vigilant to prevent interference from bystanders or associates during the....

search.

500

Some potential locations for weapons or contraband are:

Upper body- Hat or scarf, Mouth

Torso- Belt buckle, waist band, wallet

Lower Body- shoes, heel of shoe, 

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