i work with this idiot who braggs to all he is a bounty hunter, possible, but to add more stupidity, he claims he is an on call special agent for the local tri state sheriffs office. he always runs his mouth that he is on call, going to bust a drug ring, or bring them in to jail dead or alive. and also he says he can record any phone call, sure the technology is available, but i do not believe it is legal. but i know enough about human nature that braggarts, or anyone who has a sensitive job as he says, is all mouth.
all i would like to know, is wiretapping legal. can a person record anything with out telling the other party on the other end.
and can a civilian get a court order to record also.
and do they or anyone appoint a special deputy, , and why does he need a ccw if he is a police officer
2007-03-23 17:06:38 · 3 answers · asked by L1M1J1 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I agree with you, this guy sounds like a blowhard. If he was involved in sensitive law enforcement investigation such that he talks about, he'd keep his mouth shut. To answer your question, a person can record a conversation, but if he tried to use the information from that call, if he did not disclose that the call the call was being recorded, he could be charged. Under the USA Patriot Act, the requirements for law enforcement for obtaining a wiretap have been "relaxed" significantly. A warrant must still be obtained through a court of competent jurisdiction. A civilian can not get a wire tap warrant. This is reserved for legitimate law enforcement agents only.
2007-03-26 12:44:25 · answer #1 · answered by Paul G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To my knowledge you can not be recorded without a warrant, for example if the FBI was to record your phone messages. Messages can be recorded as long as you are somehow physically present but to leave a device and not be present is illegal.
I am sure you have seen or heard of those toys that allow you to hear what your neighbors are saying across the street. It is spying and rude but because you are present it is legal.
I believe that President Nixon broke this rule or started it. Recording messages and not being present, get in trouble with the law.
The gollum effect. (If you have read the LOTR books you know what I mean).
Some crazy people really are bounty hunters but gut feeling tells me that he is a poser. One day he will crash and burn. If you would like to stop him you might want to try the compassionate route. He is obviously asking for attention. Lend him your ear and keep your responses short and "Oh, interesting" bland. Chances are he will stop or better yet find something else to talk about that better suit your tastes.
2007-03-24 00:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can record in some states you cant use the recordings
2007-03-24 00:11:52 · answer #3 · answered by Raymond B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋