Court Rules Pa. Police Can Impersonate Via Text
Law enforcement in Pennsylvania can legally impersonate someone while communicating via phone with a suspect, according to a December 2012 Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision.
By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent HARRISBURG — Police officers in Pennsylvania can legally text message a suspect while pretending to be their accomplice, according to a state Supreme Court decision handed down Monday. At issue was whether such a tactic violated the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act (also known as the Wiretap Act). But pending updates to this law will further change how law enforcement can use technology in their investigations. The court ruled that police impersonation via phone does not violate the Wiretap Act since no eavesdropping, listening in, or interception takes place. “An officer is deemed the ‘intended recipient’ of a phone communication in which the officer is directly involved, even …
mark wood
10:26 am on Sunday, December 23, 2012
The supreme court said years ago a cop can lie in the act of investigating, just not to the court or other law enforcement, Always have a lawyer, with your interest in mind, during ANY interview with police, NEVER VOLUNTEER info, they will use it aginist you. more ›