Strip Search/Body Cavity Search SOG 407.2 (SGT/2015)

Question 1

Conducted to search for…?

Answer 1

-looking for weapons, evidence, contraband

Question 2

Define a srip search..

Answer 2

-strip search – removal or rearrangement of clothing to inspect genitals, buttocks, anus, breast, or undergarments (GABBU)

Question 3

Define a body cavity search…

Answer 3

inspection of genitals or anus

Question 4

Strip/body Cavity Searches approved by…?

Answer 4

All must be approved by a sworn Commander

Question 5

How/Where SS/BCS conducted…?

Answer 5

• conducted by two-non sworn or one sworn officer of the same sex out of public view
• conducted at HQ or Jail unless exigent circumstances

Question 6

BCS for a misd, charge..?

Answer 6

-body cavity must be done on misd crimes only with a search warrant completed by medical staff

Question 7

Report of SS/BCS shall include…?

Answer 7

-report shall include: location of search, name of person searching, names of people present, name of supervisor authorizing search, and justification for the search

Question 8

SS/BCS in the field…?

Answer 8

in a field situation: can go for a weapon, use modesty, notify Commander as soon as possible