How do you properly search a person or bag at an access control point?

• A. In accordance with policy, maintain privacy, explain process, inspect for prohibited items, and ensure safety.
• B. Search only if the person consents.
• C. Search everyone aggressively with no privacy.
• D. Do not search bags.

Answer: (A)

The proper approach at an access control point is to conduct searches in line with policy, while protecting privacy, clearly explaining the process, and focusing the search on prohibited items to ensure safety. This means you inform the person what will happen, perform the inspection for items that could threaten security, and do so in a way that minimizes intrusion and respects rights. Following policy ensures the procedure is consistent, lawful, and safe for everyone involved. The other options miss essential elements: relying only on consent ignores the authority and policy that govern searches; conducting an aggressive, privacy-free search violates privacy and safety standards; and not searching bags defeats the purpose of access control by overlooking potential risks.