Opinion ID: 2273474
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Heading: Type of Search Performed, its Commonality, and by Whom

Text: We first consider two of Schmerber 's considerations in conglomerationthe type of search performed, its commonality and by whomand conclude that they support a finding that the manner of this search was appropriate. Here, trained officers conducted a search that is commonly performed on arrested individuals who officers already know hide drugs on their person. Strip searches, especially of individuals who have hidden contraband in the manner Appellee did, are necessary to preserve evidence, to prevent infiltration of contraband into detainment centers and, sometimes, for officer's safety. Thus, we find them appropriate in some cases, particularly so here because the officer became immediately aware upon the plain feel of his hand that Appellee harbored drugs in a peculiar location on his person.