Can a male police officer search a female on the street after an arrest of passenger in her car?

The police can pat down the outside of your clothing for weapons any time you are in their presence if they think you are armed. This is usually done on a routine basis if you are detained or arrested. Police are only allowed to do a limited search, or “pat down” outside of your clothing under these circumstances. Unless they have “reasonable suspicion” or “probable cause” to believe that you have committed a crime, they are not allowed to do a more invasive search such as a strip-search or reaching into a bra or pockets. But with probable cause, the stakes go higher. It is never okay for a police officer to use a pat down search to touch you inappropriately or to determine your gender. Male officers are allowed to “pat down” a woman. If you feel it is safe to do so, you can request a pat down by an officer of the same sex, but it is only a courtesy if the male officer calls for a female officer to search you. Any touching during the search which feels inappropriate or unduly prolonged should be documented.

No. That is not proper.

This does not sound right. A complaint should be registered with the department and the video saved. See a civil rights lawyer ASAP or the video may be lost.