I think the technician was deliberately directed to do what he/she did by somebody who had malicious intentions. Believe me, if I ever got arrested I would "lawyer up" before I was even through hearing about my "Miranda rights".
If that is indeed the case, the individual who gave that direction likely committed multiple state crimes in doing so.
Not only that, but it is also a federal felony to conspire to deprive someone of their Rights under color of law.