What is the Verizon Law Enforcement Line?
The Verizon Law Enforcement Resource Team (LERT) is a dedicated team that assists law enforcement agencies in obtaining customer information and records. The LERT team is available 24/7/365 and can be reached at the following phone number:
Verizon Law Enforcement Line: 1-800-451-5242
What types of information can law enforcement obtain from Verizon?
The Verizon LERT team can provide law enforcement agencies with a variety of information, including:
- Customer contact information (name, address, phone number, email address)
- Account information (billing records, call logs, text message records, location data)
- Device information (IMEI number, SIM card number, IP address)
How can law enforcement obtain information from Verizon?
Law enforcement agencies must obtain a valid subpoena, court order, or search warrant before Verizon can release any customer information or records. The subpoena, court order, or search warrant must be specific and must identify the customer whose information is being requested.
What are the requirements for a valid subpoena, court order, or search warrant?
The subpoena, court order, or search warrant must be issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. The subpoena, court order, or search warrant must also be signed by a judge.
What information should be included in the subpoena, court order, or search warrant?
The subpoena, court order, or search warrant should include the following information:
- The name of the law enforcement agency requesting the information
- The name of the customer whose information is being requested
- The specific information being requested (e.g., billing records, call logs, text message records, location data)
- The date and time of the request
- The signature of a judge
How long does it take Verizon to respond to a subpoena, court order, or search warrant?
Verizon will respond to a subpoena, court order, or search warrant as quickly as possible. However, the time it takes to respond will vary depending on the complexity of the request and the volume of requests that Verizon is receiving.
What are Verizon’s privacy policies?
Verizon takes customer privacy very seriously. Verizon will only release customer information to law enforcement agencies in accordance with the law. Verizon also has a number of policies in place to protect customer privacy, including:
- Verizon does not collect or store customer content without the customer’s consent.
- Verizon will not disclose customer information to third parties without the customer’s consent.
- Verizon will only use customer information for the purposes for which it was collected.
Conclusion
The Verizon Law Enforcement Line Resource Team (LERT) is a dedicated team that assists law enforcement agencies in obtaining customer information and records. The LERT team is available 24/7/365 and can be reached at the following phone number:
Verizon Law Enforcement Line: 1-800-451-5242
Law enforcement agencies must obtain a valid subpoena, court order, or search warrant before Verizon can release any customer information or records. Verizon takes customer privacy very seriously and will only release customer information to law enforcement agencies in accordance with the law.