Standard 8.9

Chapter 8. Temporary Holding Areas

Standard statement

The Agency has a written directive regarding the strip searches of arrested persons that requires supervisory approval of each search. Personnel of the same sex as the arrested person will conduct these searches.

Each bullet must stand alone when establishing compliance, with proofs identified for every lettered requirement.

1. a.Discussion:
2. b.If the agency does not have a jail, the agency should have a written directive either prohibiting agency personnel from conducting a strip search or provides direction on process of conducting search prior to delivery of subject to the holding facility. Strip searches should never be conducted in the field but only in a controlled environment, with supervisory approval of each search, and conducted by persons of the same sex.