Searching Procedure
It is essential that the Security Officer understanding the procedure and practices around searching a person, vehicle or searching clothing or bags. The aim of this unit is to explain basic search procedures.
When you have completed this unit, you should be able to:
- List the conditions that have to be in place before searching can be carried out;
- Explain a Security Officer's rights of search;
- Define the 4Ps of searching;
- Identify the different types of search;
- State the correct procedures for carrying out personal and vehicle searches;
- State the actions to be taken in the event of a refusal to be searched;
- Describe the typical search documentation;
- State the action to be taken when property is found during a search.
- Conditions for Searching
- The Four P’s Rule
- Permission to Search
- Types of Search
- Personal Search
- Searching clothing and bags
- Male Search
- Female Search
- Vehicle Searches
11. Search Register
