From 1966 all strip searches were supposed to be conducted in private. But in 1967 the police gained "Qualified Immunity" - which protected them from facing legal consequences for misconduct. In this decade Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico and New York City abolished Qualified Immunity. Elsewhere police officers still had that protection were they to violate a civilian's rights. Thus, when faced with civilians who refused consent to having their vehicle or person searched, as was their right, rogue police officers simply did as they pleased. The following videos are examples of cops stripping, groping and digitally penetrating males and females suspected of concealing drugs on their person:
Have any of you experienced this? Did you consent or was the invasive search just sprung on you without warning? Do any of you have dashboard cameras?
Have any of you experienced this? Did you consent or was the invasive search just sprung on you without warning? Do any of you have dashboard cameras?