Police searching procedures

This text is written so that police officers will know and not guess the proper method with which to search a subject. There are many haphazard methods of searching which cause officers trouble. One officer may "search" a subject and then another may get shot by the same subject while on the way to the police station. Whether searching for weapons, narcotics or anything else this text will be extremely helpful. Study carefully each method of searching and then apply it to the particular situation. Searching is a very important duty which must be executed properly. In this area carelessness can be very dangerous.