What is prohibited when executing a search warrant?

The prohibition of body cavity searches when executing a search warrant is rooted in the need to protect individual rights and privacy during law enforcement procedures. Body cavity searches are considered highly invasive and can infringe on a person's dignity and privacy rights. Such searches generally require additional legal justification or warrants due to their sensitive nature, as they may involve significant intrusion into an individual's bodily autonomy.

While seizure of property, searching of pockets, and searching locked areas can be permissible actions under a search warrant, they must still align with the parameters and specifications set forth in the warrant itself. Law enforcement officers are permitted to seize property that is explicitly mentioned in the warrant or is inherently related to the crime under investigation, and they may search personal belongings, including pockets, during the execution of a warrant. However, these actions must always be conducted in a manner that respects the rights of individuals, staying within legal boundaries to ensure compliance with the Fourth Amendment, which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures. This context underscores why body cavity searches stand apart and are generally prohibited without additional legal justification.