9 CRR-NY 167-2.6NY-CRR
9 CRR-NY 167-2.6
9 CRR-NY 167-2.6
167-2.6 Routine and periodic searches.
(a) The following searches may be conducted routinely and periodically:
(1) electronic searches; and
(2) pat/frisk searches.
(b) Any search which may be conducted routinely and periodically may also be conducted on a reasonable suspicion basis.
(c) Authorization, supervision and conduct of pat/frisk searches.
(1) Pat/frisk searches may be conducted only on the order of the facility director.
(2) Pat/frisk searches of persons other than employees shall be supervised and conducted by trained staff of the level of youth division aide or higher.
(3) Pat/frisk searches of employees shall be supervised and conducted by trained employees of a level higher than the employee to be searched, unless such staff are not on duty. If staff of a level higher than the employee to be searched are not on duty, other trained staff may supervise and conduct the search.
(4) Pat/frisk searches must be conducted by a trained employee of the same gender as the person to be searched.
(5) Prior to the conduct of a pat/frisk search, a person shall be given an opportunity to voluntarily surrender any contraband in his/her possession.
9 CRR-NY 167-2.6
Current through September 15, 2021
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