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PERSONAL SEARCH & FRISKING

Personal search is a sensitive issue. It needs preparing/training of security personnel and their awareness about personal issues and sensitivities. A 'personal search' is a local authority search conducted by a private company, unlike an 'official search', which is done by the chamber. A senior security staff should be point by point to oversee such activity/operation. Certain sensitive / important establishments like government mints, strong rooms storing currency, bullion, jewelry, ammunition stores, currency printing press, pharmaceutical companies etc. have stringent policies for rigorous checking and searching of their employees.


FRISKING OF PERSONS

Methods of search / frisking following methods are techniques are carried out for checking / frisking :-
  • Visual methods ask the person to display his belongings for observing and checking.
  • Hand frisking is done by passing your hands over a person's body to search for hidden weapons, drugs or valuable etc.
  • Using metal detectors / indicators.
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