If you had to search someone, which technique is described as the correct method?

• A. Pat-down search
• B. Kneading motion with your hands
• C. Visual search
• D. Use a metal detector

Answer: (B)

The technique being tested is a tactile, controlled physical search of a person. Using a kneading motion with your hands allows you to palpate over the outer clothing and body to detect weapons or contraband that aren’t visible. This method provides immediate, hands-on feedback—you can feel density, texture, and irregularities that indicate something concealed under clothing, which visual inspection or devices alone might miss. It also allows the search to be performed quickly and safely in the field, guiding where to focus and how much pressure to apply without invasive probing.

Visual search can miss concealed items, and a metal detector may not detect nonmetallic contraband and isn’t always practical in every situation. The kneading, tactile approach described here is the practical method for quickly assessing a person’s outer clothing for concealed items while maintaining control and safety.