Constitutional Law
Apr. 30, 2014
Cellphone search necessary to protect public, officers
The existence of an exception to the warrant requirement allowing us to search cellular telephones incident to a lawful arrest is a critical law enforcement tool. By Ron Sloan
Criminal investigative agencies across the country are gravely concerned about protecting citizens from criminals and criminal activity. Law enforcement must be able to quickly and accurately collect evidence that will protect the public, ensure officer safety, and enable the successful prosecution of criminals. One critical evidence-gathering tool is the existence of an exception to the warrant requirement allowing us to search cellular telephones i...
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