Zheltobryukh A.V., Vinokurov V.N. —
Provision of personal safety of police officers performing pat-down search
// Police activity. – 2019. – ¹ 2.
– P. 25 - 35.
DOI: 10.7256/2454-0692.2019.2.29801
URL: https://en.e-notabene.ru/pdmag/article_29801.html
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Abstract: The article considers the problem of pat-down search as a part of police officers service and gives special attention to the provision of their personal safety. The authors compare pat-down procedures according to the legislation of the Russian Federation and present the results in a comparison chart. The authors draw attention of the police officers to strict observance of the Russian legislation in the field of constitutional rights of Russian citizens during pat-down search. The authors analyze legislative acts regulating the activities of police officers and compares them with the practice of the Internal Affairs Bodies. Based on the research, the authors suggest reconsidering and amending the current legislation in order to ensure appropriate performance of their duties by the police officers, and provide personal and public safety. The authors suggest amending the article 27.7 of the Administrative Offences Code of the Russian Federation.