Don't take this a gospel, but my understanding is currently, only Homeland Security can do that in exigent circumstances, and must be able to justify it .I'm putting this in Law & Legal Issues so the people that DO know for sure , will be more likely to see your Q.
Added: The simple answer to the question as asked is NO. No Georgia law enforcement agency may bug or tap phones without a warrant.
As mentioned in the above answer - under the Homeland Security Act, FEDERAL agencies (the FBI) can - in clear-cut instances of national security (not simply CRIMINAL activity) - operate non-warrant communications monitoring.
Keep in mind that all cell phones and wireless/cordless phones are nothing but miniature radio transmitters/receivers. ANYBODY with the proper radio equipment can listen in on your converstions if they really have that much of an interest in it.
It's illegal to do that anywhere!
Well, if the police department thinks that a cell phone may hold important evidence, then there is no need for a warrant. By the time the warrant is issued, the evidence may have been already destroyed or deleted.
No.
In general, police can search your trunk without a warrant or probable cause if they have your consent or if they believe there is evidence of a crime in the trunk.
If the Police or other authorities see you commiting the crime.
A warrant is a court order that allows police to perform an action, like search a home or obtain a person's phone records. The government should not be able to wiretap phones with a warrant to do so. Otherwise, the government is violating the privacy of innocent citizens.
Yes they can search it
No it is not
Yes, there is no need for a warrant. The person can refuse to cooperate with the police if they so choose, in which case they might be taken into custody for interrogation at the police department.
call a bail bondsman
Report it to the police and get an attorney (lawyer).
I recently got in trouble with the law. How can I find out if I have a warrant for my arrest without contacting the authorities?