When may you search inmates?

• A. Only During Intake
• B. Anytime
• C. Only With Supervisor Permission
• D. Never

Answer: (B)

Searching inmates is about ongoing security, not a single moment. Risks like contraband or unsafe items can appear at any time, so staff are trained to conduct searches whenever needed to protect everyone in the facility. This means searches may occur anytime—during intake, during routine checks, after incidents, during movement, or at random times—so the best answer reflects that flexibility within proper policy and safety guidelines. The other options impose unnecessary limits: restricting searches to intake, requiring supervisor permission for every search, or never conducting searches would leave the facility vulnerable to safety breaches.