Which of the following describes the scope of a custodial arrest search of a suspect’s person?

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During a custodial arrest, officers are allowed to search the arrestee’s person and the area within their immediate control to locate weapons and preserve evidence. This scope includes anything the arrestee is wearing or carrying, such as pockets, clothing, a wallet, and other personal possessions. The search isn’t limited to outer clothing; it extends to items carried on the body. Home or vehicle searches are separate scenarios with their own rules, so the focus here is on what can be searched on the person. That broader description of pockets, clothing, wallet, and other personal possessions best matches the allowed scope.