Search A Detainee

Front 1

Position the detainee

Back 1

A) Direct the detainee to stand and face you
B) Direct him to raise his arms above his head, to lock his elbows, and to spread his fingers, palms facing you.
C) Visually check the detainees hands for weapons or contraband.
D) Order the detainee to turn around and drop to his knees.
E) Search the back of the detainees hands for weapons or contraband
F) Direct the detainee to lie on his stomach extending his arms and spreading his legs ensuring his palms are up and heels maintain contact with the ground.
G) Ensure that the guard remains in front of and at an oblique angle to the detainee ( opposite the side being searched).

Front 2

Restrain the detainee

Back 2

A) Approach the front of the detainee at about a 45-degree angle from the side opposite of the guard and focus the search on the side of the detainee closest to you.
B) Squat and put the knee that is nearest the detainee on the detainees lower back.
C) Direct the detainee to put the arm that is nearest the searcher behind the detainees back with the palm facing up.
D) Maintain positive control at all times.

Front 3

Search a Detainee

Back 3

Front 4

Search a detainee

Back 4

A) Use the crushing technique while doing your search
B) Graspe loose clothing pulling away from the skin.
C) Cover each area until uou are certain there are no hidden objects.

Front 5

Finding objects

Back 5

A) Alert the guard
B) Remain in firm contact with the detainee as you remove the weapon from its hiding place shouting what the item is.

Front 6

Search a detainee

Back 6