When is a 'stop and frisk' search considered valid?
Dear PAO,X was arrested for allegedly having in his possession illegal drugs. He and his cousin were just two of the few passengers on board a bus on the night when the arrest happened. According to the report that was shown to the mother of X, the police received a tip that a male passenger of a bus was carrying drugs which are to be sold in the province. So, the police allegedly hailed the bus and frisked the passengers, and thereafter found the drugs inside the bag of X.
There must be a genuine reason for the police officers to conduct a search, which must be based on his or her own knowledge. As explained by the Supreme Court:''Stop and frisk' searches are necessary for law enforcement. That is, law enforcers should be given the legal arsenal to prevent the commission of offenses. However, this should be balanced with the need to protect the privacy of citizens in accordance with Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution.
Is 'Stop And Frisk' Search Considered Valid?
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