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Perform a Stand-Up Search or a Frisk (Pat-Down) Search (191-376-5116) (2003 STP)
Conditions: You have cause to search a subject. You are given with a subject to search.
Standards: Conduct a full search of the subject by sequentially performing all the steps. Locate and confiscate all weapons and contraband.
Performance Steps NOTE: When possible, the search of a person's body should be made in private and by members of the same sex. Always use the crushing method on clothing (grab the material, pull away from the skin, and squeeze).
a. Direct the subject to--
(1) Raise his arms, lock his elbows, and spread his fingers, with the palms facing the searcher.
(2) Turn so that his back is towards the searcher.
(3) Spread his feet apart (more than shoulder width) with his toes pointed out.
(4) Interlock his fingers and place his hands on the crown of his head.
b. Ensure that the assisting Military Police (MP) is in the correct position. The assistant MP should stand in front of the subject and to one side at a 45-degree angle and 5 to 10 feet away, out of the subject's reach. NOTE: Never get between the subject and the assistant MP.
c. Position yourself for the search.
(1) Search the right side first.
(2) Center the left foot between the subject's feet with the toe in line with the subject's heels.
(3) Ensure that the right foot is 5 to 8 inches behind the subject's right foot. NOTE: Either the right or left side of the subject may be searched first. If the left side is searched first, then reverse the sequence.
d. Search the headgear.
(1) Direct the subject to raise his interlocked hands off his head.
(2) Remove the subject's headgear.
(3) Direct the subject to return his interlocked hands to his head.
(4) Bend the seams of the headgear, before crushing, to determine if razor blades or similar items are hidden inside.
(5) Complete the search of the headgear and place the headgear on the ground.
e. Search the subject. Imagine the subject's body as being divided into a right side and left side. For the purpose of this task, begin the search on the right side.
(1) Grasp two fingers of the subject's right hand or both of the interlocked hands with your left hand and apply pressure. Pull the subject slightly backward to keep the subject off balance.
(2) Search the suspect using your right hand to perform the crushing method in the following sequence:
(a) The head and hair. Direct the subject to raise his interlocked hands. Do not release your grasp on the subject's fingers or hands. After searching, have the subject return his hands to his head.
(b) The right arm to shoulder.
(c) The neck and collar. Bring the subject's dog tags, or necklace, to the back of the subject and look for weapons.
(d) The right side of the back to the waist.
(e) The right side. Be sure to search the armpit.
(f) The right side of the chest to the waist. If the subject is wearing a jacket or shirt that extends below the waist, lift the front and ask your assistant to visually check for weapons. NOTE: When searching females, check the front of the bra by pulling out the center enough to allow concealed weapons or contraband to drop out.
(g) The waistband (the front to the middle of the back). Bend the material before crushing it to detect razor blades. Check between the belt and the pants, pants and the undergarment, and undergarment and skin.
(h) The right buttock. CAUTION: SQUAT, RATHER THAN BEND, WHEN SEARCHING THE LOWER HALF OF THE SUBJECT'S BODY.
(i) The right hip, abdomen, and crotch.
(j) The right leg from the crotch to top of the shoe.
(k) The right shoe. Check the top edge of the boot or shoe by carefully inserting a finger in the top edge to feel for evidence or weapons.
f. Reverse the search to the subject's left side.
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