Under occupant/visitor control, a frisk may be conducted with which condition?

• A. Frisk must be based on probable cause
• B. Frisk unrestricted during detention
• C. Frisk only with a warrant
• D. Frisk with reasonable suspicion or consent

Answer: (D)

A frisk in this situation is allowed as a protective, safety-based search when there is reasonable suspicion that the person is armed, or when the person voluntarily consents. This follows the principle that during a brief detention or occupant/visitor control, you may perform a quick pat-down to check for weapons to ensure safety. You don’t need probable cause or a warrant for this, and the search is limited in scope to detecting weapons. If there’s no reasonable suspicion and no consent, a frisk isn’t permissible.