Random frisking means frisking of :

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persons who are well-built.

persons who are drunk.

at least every fifth person.

few male persons only.

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2022

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The correct answer is C) at least every fifth person. In a security context, ‘random frisking’ typically implies checking a sample of people passing through, rather than checking everyone (100% frisking) or checking only those who appear suspicious based on subjective criteria. While “every fifth person” is systematic rather than purely random, it represents a policy of frisking a portion of the population selected by a rule, which is a common method implemented under the umbrella term “random checks” in security to deter and detect threats without profiling or causing excessive delays. Options A, B, and D describe selection based on personal attributes, which is not random frisking.

– Random frisking in security is a technique used for deterrence and detection. It involves selecting individuals from a flow of people for searching based on a method that is unpredictable to the individual being frisked.
– This unpredictability can be achieved through various means, including truly random selection mechanisms or systematic sampling like checking every Nth person, provided the pattern isn’t easily predictable or is varied.
– The key is that the selection is not based on subjective criteria like appearance, behaviour (unless specific alert criteria are met, which would then fall under targeted search), or any form of discrimination.

The actual method for implementing random frisking varies across security agencies and locations. While a mathematically true random selection is ideal, practical considerations often lead to systematic sampling methods (like “every fifth person” or choosing based on a random number generator at intervals) or simply unpredictable selection by the security personnel based on operational needs, as long as it avoids discriminatory practices.

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