Mixed topics
What are the 3 requirements peace officers must have?
-Probable cause
-A lawful right to be in the location
-Lawful access to the item
What is the basic rule for Appropriate actions during a detention
A detention is a short stop to check possible criminal activity.
It limits freedom but is not an arrest.
Officers must act reasonably so it doesn’t become an illegal arrest
General Rule:
Officers usually can’t search someone during a detention
They can do a pat search only if they think the person may have a weapon
The purpose is officer safety, not to find evidence or drugs
What is the plain feel rule
If the officer immediately recognizes something is illegal by touch only, it can be seized.
If the officer has to manipulate or poke at it to figure it out, that’s illegal.
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central
Peace officers must meet certain requirements before an item in plain view may be seized legally and used as evidence? true or false
true
What Officers Can Do
Ask questions: about who the person is and what they are doing.
Check ID and do a warrant check.
Talk to witnesses or victims to confirm the story.
Scope of a Pat Search:
Only a quick pat-down of the outer clothing.
The goal is to find weapons or dangerous objects.
If the officer feels something and knows it’s not a weapon, they must stop.
No squeezing or digging to figure out what something is.
Example of plain feel rule
Legal search: Officer pats down someone who matches a suspect’s description and finds an illegal gun
Illegal Search: Officer feels a bulge, can tell it’s not a weapon, but keeps touching it to find out what it is
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this week
How Officers Get Reasonable Suspicion
From what they see or hear
Training and experience
Witnesses, victims, or other officers
What can officers do pt.2
Look around the area or at objects to see if a crime happened.
Bring the victim to the suspect to see if they can identify them.
When a Pat Search is Allowed:
Bulges in clothing or wearing heavy clothes on a hot day.
Acting nervous, hiding something, or making quick moves.
The officer knows the person to carry weapons or be violent.
Basic Rule for Use of Force/Physical Restraint During a Detention
Officers can use reasonable force to keep someone from leaving a lawful detention.
The use of force must be necessary and not excessive.
Using force does not automatically mean it’s an arrest.
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what do officers must have to stop someone
Officers must have a clear reason to stop someone
What are the length of detention
Must be short and reasonable.
Should only last as long as needed to check the situation.
If new facts cause more suspicion, officers may extend the detention.
If suspicion goes away, the person must be released.
When a pat down is allowed pt.2
The area is isolated or dark.
The crime being investigated is serious or violent.
A companion was found with a weapon.
When Force Can Be Used for Use of Force/Physical Restraint During a Detention
The person tries to walk or run away.
The person is uncooperative or resisting.
The officer needs to maintain safety or control.
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Things That Can Create Suspicion:
First 3-
Looks or condition (drunk, matches suspect description).
Behavior (hiding items, running away, acting sneaky).
Driving (swerving, breaking traffic laws).
What are ways they transport a person
Moving a detainee without consent can turn it into an arrest.
Officers should only move a person if:
The person agrees to go.
It’s unsafe to stay at that spot.
If the officer finds something or were to find something:
Weapon/Tool (screwdriver or small knife):
Officer can take it during the detention and give it back later.
Container (that could hide a weapon)
Officer can open it to check.
Contraband (like drugs that are obvious by touch)
Officer can take it, arrest the person, and do a full search.
What Officers Can Do for Use of Force/Physical Restraint During a Detention
Handcuff the person if needed.
Place them in a patrol car to keep control.
Follow the law under Penal Code 835a (reasonable use of force).
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wednesday