Search of persons

Today we want to talk about Search of persons. Search of persons is a topic that has sparked the interest of many people in recent times. Its relevance has transcended borders and has become a source of debate and reflection in different spheres of society. Many experts have dedicated time and effort to studying Search of persons, seeking to understand its impact and scope in our daily lives. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Search of persons, from its origin to its possible future implications. We hope this reading provides a comprehensive view on Search of persons and its implications in today's society.

Police officers in various jurisdictions have power to search members of the public, for example, for weapons, drugs and stolen property. This article concerns searches of members of the public who have not been arrested and who are not held in detention. For search powers in relation to those persons see Search on arrest and Searches in detention. For searches of property, rather than people, see search and seizure.

England and Wales

Main article: Stop and search

Police powers in England and Wales, allowing police officers to search members of the public for weapons, drugs, stolen property, terrorism-related evidence or evidence of other crimes are known as stop and search powers.

United States

Main articles: Terry stop and Frisking

Searches in the United States are governed by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which generally requires that the police obtain a warrant before a search is legally permissible. However, certain exceptions to the warrant requirement exist.

After stopping a person based upon the reasonable belief that the person might be engaged in unlawful activity, or following a routine encounter such as a traffic stop, the police in the United States may perform a cursory search of the persons outer clothing for their own safety. Terry v. Ohio. However, unless the object is reasonably identified by feel as a possible weapon or contraband, they may not remove objects from pockets, as that would constitute a search. Minnesota v. Dickerson. When performing a pat-down following a Terry stop that results in the officer identifying a weapon by feel, a police officer is allowed to remove the weapon from the person's clothing.

See also

References

  1. ^ Reiss, Albert J. (1971). The Police and the Public. New Haven, Connecticut: Yale University Press. ISBN 9780300016468. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Police powers to stop and search: your rights". Gov.UK. Government of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Terry v. Ohio, 392 US 1, 88 S. Ct. 1868, 20 L. Ed. 2d 889 (1968)". Google Scholar. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  4. ^ "Minnesota v. Dickerson, 508 US 366, 113 S. Ct. 2130, 124 L. Ed. 2d 334 (1993)". Google Scholar. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
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