After seizing a telephone, what precaution should you take to prevent cohorts from accessing the phone remotely?

Placing the phone in Airline Mode is a crucial step in preventing remote access by others after seizing it. Airline Mode disables all wireless communication functions of the device, including cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connections. This action ensures that the device cannot send or receive any data, calls, or messages, effectively safeguarding any potential evidence against unauthorized access or remote wiping.

While removing the SIM card could help in some scenarios by disconnecting cellular service, it does not prevent access via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth if the phone is still powered on and connected. Enabling call-waiting is unrelated to securing the phone against remote access and does not affect the security of the device in this context. Lastly, praying would not provide any tangible security measures or prevent unauthorized access, making it an ineffective strategy.

Taking the precaution to enable Airline Mode is a best practice in digital evidence handling, as it protects the integrity of the evidence being gathered.