SEARCH OF PERSONS FOR WEAPONS AT AIRPORTS

• NCJ Number: 12728
• Journal: FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 43 Issue: 3 Dated: (MARCH 1974) Pages: 8-13
• Author(s): P G DONAHUE
• Date Published: 1974
• Length: 6 pages
• Corporate Author: Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

DISCUSSION OF JUDICIAL DECISIONS WHICH ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRPORT SECURITY SEARCHES.

Abstract

DISCUSSION OUTLINES REQUIREMENTS WHICH SECURITY OFFICERS MUST FOLLOW TO MAINTAIN THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF ANTI-HIJACKING SEARCHES. PROCEDURES INCLUDE RIGID ADHERANCE TO THE 'HIJACKER PROFILE', A LIST OF CHARACTERIZATIONS OF KNOWN HIJACKERS. IN ADDITION TO SELECTION FROM THE 'PROFILE,' SUSPECTS MUST REGISTER A POSITIVE READING ON THE MAGNETOMETER AND BE UNABLE TO FURNISH ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION UPON QUESTIONING. IN THE EVENT THAT THESE CRITERIA ARE NOT MET, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO MEET THE 'REASONABLE SUSPICION' OF DANGER CRITERIA FOR A 'STOP AND FRISK.'