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| #2 – Define the term strip search. |
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Definition
| • The inspection of a naked individual without scrutinizing the subject’s body cavities |
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Term
| #3 – Identify basic requirements for body cavity searches. |
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Definition
• You must obtain a search warrant unless there is a medical emergency justifying a search
• Must be conducted under sanitary conditions in a location that permits only the person being searched and the person(s) conducting the search to observe
• Must be performed by a medical professional (i.e., physician, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse) of the same sex |
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Term
| #4 – Identify the major items for which the officer must be alert for during a preliminary health screening. |
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Definition
• Behavior (e.g., assaultive, suicidal, physical or mental illness)
• Body deformities and ease of movement
• Condition of skin |
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Term
| #6 – Identify the four causes of illegible fingerprints. |
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Definition
1. Failure to produce the focal points
2. Allowing the fingers to slip or twist
3. Failure to clean the fingers and equipment of foreign substances and perspiration
4. Insufficient ink |
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