Obtaining Evidence from Computers, or by Use of Search Warrants, Wiretapping, or Dogs Trained to Indicate an Alert Chapter 15

I.Obtaining Evidence from Computers A.Search warrants B.Consent C.Computers in the workplace D.Plain view

II. Search Warrants A.Requirements B.Detaining containers pending warrant

III.Types of Search Warrants A.Nighttime B.No-knock C.Anticipatory D.Sneak-and-peek entry

IV. Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance A.Katz v. U.S. B.Legislation C.Thermal imaging devices D.Techniques of electronic surveillance E.U.S.A. PATRIOT Act 1.Wiretapping 2.Cell phones 3. 4.Other surveillance 5.PATRIOT Act changes to other laws FTactics used by suspects to avoid electronic surveillance

V.Situations Where Court Orders are Not Required A.Plain hearing B.Undercover officer testimony C.Tape recording D.Right to privacy of conversations in police vehicles, jails, etc. E.When one party to the conversation consents F.Using confrontational phone calls G.Body wire or radio transmitters H.Wiretapping or recording by family members not an exception

Reliability of Informants’ Tips

Trained Dogs A.Drug and bomb detection dogs B.Drug dogs and traffic stops