5) If a female prisoner is brought in to be booked at a time when
there is no female officer present, the steps listed below must be
followed to conduct a basic search. (These steps are NOT listed in
the correct order.)
1. Starting at the neck, carefully pat down the chest, stomach,
and back.
2. Have the prisoner empty all pockets, pulling them inside out.
3. From behind, run a fine comb through the prisoner's hair
starting from the forehead and moving from left to right in even
strokes.
4. Summon a matron to stand at your side and to witness the search.
5. Using both hands, pat down buttocks and both legs, one at a
time, from crotch to floor.
6. Ask matron to search inside brassiere and panties.
7. Have the prisoner stand facing a wall, back to you, legs spread
and arms extended straight out.
The above steps should be performed in the following order: