How
86 How
A detainee may be searched using either a “pat” or “strip” search depending on the circumstances surrounding the requirement of the search.
A detainee should be “strip” searched if there are circumstances giving rise to a reasonable suspicion that the detainee may be in possession of an item that could —
jeopardise the safety, good order or security of the detention centre; or
be used for self harm.
At least 2 officers must be present during a search of a detainee.
A detainee must not be “strip” searched in the sight or immediate presence of a person of the opposite gender.
Where practicable, a detainee should not be “strip” searched in the immediate presence of another detainee.
Any search of a detainee must be conducted with due regard to the decency and self‑respect of the detainee.
Despite subregulation (4), a superintendent may direct that a search is to be carried out in the presence of a medical practitioner or a nurse.
Whenever a detainee is “strip” searched, each officer taking a role in that search must forward a written report of the search to the superintendent.
[Regulation 86 inserted: Gazette 27 Jun 2005 p. 2875.]
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