Just some info on the capabilities of electronic sniffing K9 dog for those interested.
These Police Dogs Sniff Out Electronic Devices
Also in reference to phone records, the cases I've seen referenced where phone companies fight to release information seem to involve a suspects phone as opposed to a murder victims phone. This article was a year prior to the latest Supreme Court ruling but seems to make sense even after reading the ruling.
"A cell phone at the scene of the crime that belongs to the deceased doesn’t need a warrant. Since the person isn’t alive there’s no concern about
his privacy or finding evidence to use against him. Just like a person’s locked diary, it has potential evidence value and will be seized for that purpose. Police will take reasonable steps to open it without damage. A cell phone that’s secured with a password may be opened using software or equipment designed specifically for police use. In general, American courts hold that privacy concerns stop when a person dies. If the person was obviously murdered, the presumption is the deceased would want his killer found and prosecuted."
https://www.quora.com/Does-the-poli...urder-victims-phone-or-do-they-need-a-warrant
In reference to the latest SC ruling on access to cell phone data and emergencies:
"Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote in his majority opinion that the decision "is a narrow one," and that it won't affect the ability to use location data for emergencies...."
Supreme Court rules police must have a warrant to track your cell phone
I think
Sorry if choppy or hard to follow. My screen keeps freezing.
MOO