18Power to conduct ordinary search

18 Power to conduct ordinary search

(1)  In this section –

electronic metal detection device means an electronic device that is capable of detecting the presence of metallic objects;

ordinary search means –

(a) a search of a person conducted by –

(i) running hands over the person's outer clothing; or

(ii) passing an electronic metal detection device over or in close proximity to the person's outer clothing; or

(iii) requiring the person to pass through such a device; or

(iv) requiring the person to turn out his or her pockets; and

(b) the examination of any thing worn or carried by, or in the control or possession of, the person that is conveniently removed including –

(i) an examination conducted by passing an electronic metal detection device over or in close proximity to that thing; or

(ii) passing the thing through such a device; or

(iii) searching through any bag, basket or other receptacle; or

(iv) moving, and if it is considered necessary, removing and searching through the contents of any pocket, bag, basket or other receptacle.

(2)  A police officer may, without warrant, stop and conduct an ordinary search of a person or any thing in the possession of or under the control of the person, if –

(a) the police officer suspects on reasonable grounds that the person is a designated person or the person is in the company of a designated person; or

(b) the person is in or on a vehicle that the police officer suspects on reasonable grounds is a designated vehicle; or

(c) the person is in an area that is a designated area.