Section 11-11-2-3 - Procedure for reasonable searches and seizures(a) The department may conduct reasonable searches of its facilities and persons confined in them and may seize contraband or prohibited property.(b) Searches and seizures shall be conducted so as to avoid unnecessary force, embarrassment, or indignity to confined persons. The department shall establish procedures for searches and seizures.(c) For purposes of IC 4-22-2, the term "procedures" as used in this section relates solely to internal policy and procedure not having the force of law.As added by Acts1979 , P.L. 120, SEC.4.