It seems like it would be a powerful tool for the police officer to hear the conversations that occur directly after stopping a car but before engaging the driver. I believe we have high powered microphones that can listen through glass. Is there legal issues?
2006-08-13 18:07:21 · 9 answers · asked by Devin J 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It is possible with a laser (you bounce it off a window and it picks up the conversation) but they have to have permission from a court just like wiretapping.
2006-08-13 18:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by billybetters2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they can do this but maybe some day. It would be especially helpful now with all of these terrorists activities going on. That's why I feel it is okay for the NSA to listen into phone conversations. That's how they caught those guys in London. They aren't going to bother normal people who are chatting about insignificant things. I would rather be safe than sorry.
2006-08-13 18:13:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
anyone can use that technology. the police have no expectation of privacy while in their patrol car, and neither does a private citizen. The technology is actually very inexpensive.
2006-08-13 21:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. PhD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there legal issues? Yes there is. They would need a warrant to do that or anything they hear would not be allowed in court.
2006-08-13 21:15:00 · answer #4 · answered by andy3191 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The latest tech is that they have a video recorder on the dash with sound. It has helped solve crimes for which there were no witnesses.
Yay!
2006-08-13 18:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by vancouverdew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police do have ears. If your gangsta rap is vibrating the windows blaring "Cop Killer", then don't expect a friendly visit.
2006-08-14 07:03:09 · answer #6 · answered by Richard B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They wish but not yet very soon they will .... for now don't worry be happy
2006-08-13 18:11:43 · answer #7 · answered by Zorro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they need a court order to do that.
2006-08-13 18:12:50 · answer #8 · answered by jedidoughboy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
somebody is damn paranoid about something!
2006-08-14 16:32:24 · answer #9 · answered by whateva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋