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Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules (arstechnica.com)
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=T I don't mean to be depressing, but courts don't limit police power.

Police are an extension of the courts' power.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

At least on samsung, its a setting you have to enable - "Show Lockdown option" under "Secure lock settings"

Once enabled, it shows up in the power off menu.