2007-03-16 14:04:13 · 19 answers · asked by ann m 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Depends on the situation. If they did nothing inappropriate than the fact that they were male in itself is in no way a violation of your rights.
2007-03-16 14:06:48 · answer #1 · answered by UNITool 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That depends on the situation. You don't really give enough detail so that we can really answer your question adequately. For example, the only way there would be a cavity search is if you were already in custody and/or in a correctional facility. Possibly even if your were just visiting someone in a correctional facility. This is often the course of action for questionable visitors to prisons. If you refused to comply - either as the incarcerated individual or the questionable visitor, no. They can take all measures necessary to complete the task.
You didn't say if you were fighting, kicking or on drugs. In all instances, no way. The two male officers were trying to protect themselves, you and the person doing the cavity search.
You used the term "in body" cavity search. Is there such a thing as an out-of-body cavity search?
2007-03-17 14:35:26 · answer #2 · answered by north79004487 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most states only a female officer can do a cavity search on a female. This is not a matter of decency. Any other situation, such as the one you decribed, just opens the door to too many law suits.
2007-03-16 14:11:16 · answer #3 · answered by fredrick z 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why would two officers have to hold you down?Were you fighting the search?If that is the case,then you have no reason to sue.
2007-03-16 18:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by Jan 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One. Why were there two officers doing this. Two. Look at your state rights. Go to any court house, or even call your lawyer and ask to look to "the books". Three. Gender has nothing to do with it sweetie.
2007-03-16 14:08:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should contact a lawyer -- but you should be able to sue the local dept. and the officers who did it. If they were forceful and you asked for a female officer and they didn't comply then you were sexually harrassed in my opinion -- I wouldn't go as far as the state though.
2007-03-16 14:14:46 · answer #6 · answered by Okaydokay21 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are a female they should have had another female officer do the search. I would speak to a lawyer if I were you.
2007-03-16 14:07:11 · answer #7 · answered by Lachelle 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Sue for what ? You'll just make more trouble for yourself. I'd drop the matter.
2007-03-16 14:09:03 · answer #8 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, this is part of the cop's perks listed in the recruitment handbook, page 35.p2.l1-3.
2007-03-16 14:09:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Why is everyone looking for a quick buck? They had a reason I'm sure.
2007-03-16 16:12:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋