Every lawful arrest is accompanied by a search of the arrested person to protect the arresting officers and others and to prevent destruction of evidence.

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This is known as a "search incident to arrest" and is considered lawful under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. The purpose is to ensure the safety of the arresting officer and to prevent the destruction of evidence. However, the scope of the search is limited to the area within the immediate control of the individual being arrested.

Every Lawful Arrest Is Accompanied by a Search of the Arrested