A cop can pat down anyone regardless of their sex or age as long as the reason for the search is consistent with case law. For the most part a police officer will attempt to have someone of same sex perform the search if possible, but if there is a belief that the suspect is concealing a weapon, the pat-down is immediate and the officer will not wait for a same sex partner.
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Is that the one with Clint Eastwood and Sandra Locke?? Sorry can't remember the title of the film
(in the US) Unlikely. Such a charge is a misdemeanor violation. A misdemeanor must be committed in the officers's 'presence' in order to be lawfully charged.
If he is acting in the line of duty, yes, generally speaking.