2007-01-21 09:38:29 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes, if they have reasonable doubt, or a warrant to do so(the warrant would most likely be sealed).
2007-01-21 09:41:31 · answer #1 · answered by Greg M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and now a days if their federal police they don't even need a warant. All your calls are being constantly monitored by the government though most just pass through a filter and aren't looked at, but in the case of state police they generally need a warant before they can. Oh and in response to the girl who said something about the patriot act that only applys to the federal police or FBI or homeland security. Like i stated above they are constantly monitoring your calls because of that specific act.
2007-01-21 09:44:39 · answer #2 · answered by surfpro2769 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are suspected of a crime, and there is enough evidence that you are using the phone service to help further or conceal the crime, then the police can ask a judge for a warrant that would allow them to listen to your phone conversations.
They can't just listen as a sort of "fishing" trip, looking for crimes they aren't already investigating.
2007-01-21 09:49:30 · answer #3 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out the Patriot Act. Factually, yes they can, but they normally need a warrant to do it. To get the warrant, there has to be some kind of suspicious activity. But since 9/11, police powers have been broadened. And, they can go in your mail now also, if it looks suspicious.
2007-01-21 09:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by Mark P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are using a phone in private, they need a warrant to hear both sides of the conversation.
If you are in public, using a pay phone or cell phone, they can listen to your words without a warrant (because you're talking aloud in public); however, to listen to the whole conversation they would need a warrant.
2007-01-21 09:44:26 · answer #5 · answered by jjbone_99 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The police and the Federal Government.
Listen to phone conversations.
Read your mail.
Check your computer.
All through the Patriot Act.
2007-01-21 09:43:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Legally no one can, the police dont but definetly some of the higher feds do like fbi and cia i know because its hapened to friends of mine but thats why president bush got into trouble because he was telling some of his agents to wire tapp
2007-01-21 09:43:22 · answer #7 · answered by DJYakobian 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they have probable cause (NOT reasonable doubt, like the guy above me said!) they can obtain a warrant signed by a judge.
2007-01-21 09:42:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no unless your a criminal and you call at your house then the police will track you down but other that no. but if they do ohno i am going to jail for a long time lol
2007-01-21 09:42:03 · answer #9 · answered by Chaaarlie! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, folks..they used to have to have a warrant and reasonable suspicion for a criminal investigation to do so..but not anymore in America..
The newer "Patriot Act" has killed our privacy even more than what it used to be..now they can tap your phones and listen to your conversation for any reason without your knowledge and they can use it against you in a court of law..
Great, right??
It makes me sick, they can also now use the "Patriot Act" to search your car without a warrant for any reason now...
Don't believe me, ask any local law enforcement personnel...
2007-01-21 09:46:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋