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Can an officer search someone, even if the person isn under arrest?

April 26, 2017arrest officer person search

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Can an officer search someone, even if the person isn under arrest?

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A pat-search for weapons can be made anytime an officer suspects a person might have one, and consent for that is not needed. Individuals on probation or parole may have a search clause, which means they agreed to be searched at anytime for the privilege of not being in custody. Search warrants can be obtained a person. Officers can always search a person if consent is given.