People
Professional approaches to authorised person-search activity.
TRAINING COURSES
Professional searching with clear purpose and boundaries.
Training for personnel who may be required to search people, property, areas or items as part of an authorised role.
SEARCHING
A systematic approach improves effectiveness and professionalism.
Learning can address authority, consent where relevant, communication, search methodology, prohibited items, safety and recording.
Property and areas
Systematic search principles for rooms, premises and defined spaces.
Items and vehicles
Methods for structured examination within role and authority.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Searching is more than technique.
Learners should understand why a search is being conducted and how to manage dignity, safety and evidential considerations.
Communication
Explain and manage the search interaction appropriately.
Safety
Consider risks to the searcher and others.
Recording
Maintain appropriate records and escalation where something is found.
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