In Michigan, can a male police officeer search (pat down) a female? Without a female officer or back up?
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In Michigan, can a male police officeer search (pat down) a female? Without a female officer or back up?
Asked on June 27, 2009 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Yes, if the officer has a reason to believe the female may be armed and a danger to him he may pat her down. This happens all the time. If a female officer is available the preference would be to have her do it but in a female officer's absence a male officer has authority to perform a pat down.
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