Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Practice Exam

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Who must approve electronic surveillance under Title III of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968?

The Chief of Police
The Attorney General of the United States
A federal judge
The Director of the FBI

The correct answer is: The Attorney General of the United States

Under Title III of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, the approval for electronic surveillance is required to be granted by a federal judge. This legal requirement ensures that there is an impartial judicial oversight in the process, preserving citizens' privacy rights while also allowing law enforcement to investigate serious criminal activities. A federal judge, after a thorough review of the evidence and justification presented by law enforcement, can issue a warrant allowing such surveillance to take place. The role of the Attorney General, while critically important in overseeing law enforcement and legal frameworks, is not to personally approve electronic surveillance under Title III. Instead, law enforcement agencies must present their case to a federal judge who can evaluate it according to the standards set forth in the law. This judicial requirement is a safeguard designed to balance the needs of law enforcement with the civil liberties of individuals.