Searches by Private Persons Have Been Upheld by the Courts

question 6

Multiple Choice

Searches by private persons have been upheld by the courts where consent to search was given and where searches were made as part of a legal citizen's arrest.However,the best practice security officers to follow is:

• A) consult with your supervisor to ensure your citizens' arrest was proper.
• B) avoid conducting searches under any conditions
• C) contact police officials who can ask for a search warrant
• D) proceed with the search, but reaffirm consent was actually given

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