"A body cavity search or strip search shall be conducted by a person or persons who are of the same sex as the person who is being searched and the search shall be conducted in a manner and in a location that permits only the person or persons who are physically conducting the search and the person who is being searched to observe the search"
A male by law, isn't even allowed to observe little lone help in stripping this woman. THis is common sense, it's too bad you need proof.
No, an act of violence is not justified by not receiving information requested.
When I say you have every right to know why you are being asked to disrobe, I do not condone any type of violence against the officers present, even if you do not agree with the reason provided; my point is that an answer should given.
It may be "We feel you may be a danger to yourself" or "Procedure requires we search every detainee," or "You are on suicide watch and we have to confiscate your clothes."
Whatever the official reason, the detainee, imo, has a right to hear it, not that they have to agree or accept it.
Saying it was right for her to struggle against the officers because she did not like the answer to her question (assuming it was asked and assuming it was answered) is not comparable to fighting for your life as someone is trying to kill you.
The police have stated this was not a strip search, which I don't necessarily agree with.
But the fact that they taped this is evidence they didn't believe it was a search, as they claimed, since recording it would be in violation of the linked laws.
Now we're getting somewhere in understanding her lawyer's case.
And thank you for taking the time and effort to find this link.
Unfortunately, the police are not allowed to present all of their case to the public.
I would like to hear them state why they say this was not a "strip search," which seems to be part of their justification for saying strip search laws don't apply in this case.
Are they claiming she was a suicide risk and they were confiscating her clothes to keep her from using them to injure herself?
Inmate's hanging themselves with their own clothes is not unheard of, and she certainly showed signs of mental impairment, but I'd like to hear more of the state's position.
Did anyone find the link to the update and extra video the journalist promised in the story?
Thanks Sue.
Lets see, she is attcked, she's a victim, calls police for help, and the cop treats her like a criminal from the very first moment he sees her, then slams her down.(with witnesses to his abuse of a victim). Not to mention according to the police video,(minutes 2:56 to 3:10) there is missing video the police have not turned over, which is against the law.
What makes you think she is attacked and a victim before calling the police?
Because her lawyer says so?
Well, it's clear that most here don't to entertain even the possibility that any scenario could exist in which these officer's apparent behavior is acceptable or even necessary.
The emotions run so high here that there has been namecalling and personal attacks.
I'll bow out now and leave the angry to their indignation.
I'm sorry my desire to see the whole story before judging was so offensive to so many.
I hope justice is served, whatever it may be, with a generous helping of mercy.
What makes you think it was for no reason?
It is against the law, apparently, for police to strip search anyone of the opposite sex in this state.
The police maintain this was not a search.
Let them have their (second) day in court, where both sides have a chance to explain, and the police will get what punishment the law requires if that is the judgment.
I have suggested we should wait for the whole story to judge, and that the victim's actions in kicking and screaming aggravated the situation.
I have not said it was the victim's fault, nor sided with anyone.
And if urging patience and understanding of the whole story is insulting to some, I apologize.
I didn't say anyone had to provide me with any links.
Turns out the law shown was for strip searches, not just stripping for safety reasons.
She might.
Second time's a charm.
Obviously she feels money would restore the dignity she claims to have lost.
I hope the truth comes out in the end, as it already would have if she had not filed another suit.
And the evidence that that is true in this case is...........?
I know people who've been arrested, and not once were they ever told to change clothes for a holding cell.
because witnesses say so, thats why they called the police.
Oh no, they just wanted to prank a cop, so they called in an assult that never happened.
They say on the news report that there were wittnesses.
What is offensive, that you believe there is ever a time when men can man handle a woman to the floor , hold her down, and rip her clothing off.
They violated the law, we can see that, and you believe them when they say it wasn't a strip search. Yeah, right.
So if they just wanted her to change clothes, why didn't they give clothes to put on, why did they leave her there naked.
They're covering themselves, they have too, or admit what they did and lose their jobs.
really, what was it you just said to me, how do we even know she was a victim, how do we know she was even assulted?
the woman was assulted, victimized by a cop, and then forced tot he florr and stripped, and you think she over reacted?
She wanted her story told so this might not happen to someone else.
So, you think she didn't lose her dignity, when men stripped her and the women involved said nothing!?
That's outrageous and is insulting not only to her, but to any female on here and anyone who has compassion. She was violated, humiliated, and mentally raped. It's sad you would say that and defend anyone who treats someone else like a farm animal.