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Use of Stingrays by Law Enforcement
The Use of Stingrays
Stingray technology is a type of cell phone surveillance device used by law enforcement to track suspects. It works by mimicking the signal of a legitimate cell phone tower, causing all phones in the area to connect to it, allowing law enforcement to capture information such as location and call data. Once connected, they can monitor the activity of these phones, such as calls, texts, and location (Pell & Soghoian, 2013). This type of surveillance has been used in numerous criminal investigations, including drug trafficking and terrorism. Thus, stingrays have become increasingly popular with law enforcement due to their high accuracy and low cost.
Stingrays are often used to locate suspects who may be on the run. By tracking the location of a suspect's phone, police can narrow down their search area and make it easier to apprehend them. They can also be used to identify or locate other suspects in a criminal operation. Stingrays can also be used to monitor communications between suspects, enabling police to gather evidence that could be used in a case against them. Finally, Stingrays can be used to disrupt the operations of criminal organizations by blocking their communications (Boyne, 2016).
Technology and Law Enforcement Use Cases and the 4th Amendment
The use of...…does not violate the rights of citizens under the Fourth Amendment. The courts must continue to provide clarity on the legal issues surrounding the use of Stingray technology, to ensure that law enforcement is operating within the bounds of the US Constitution. The use of stingray technology can have serious legal ramifications; however, the use of stingray technology is not regulated by federal law, meaning that law enforcement agencies may be able to use the devices without obtaining a warrant. This could lead to potential civil rights violations if the devices are used in an unconstitutional manner. It is important for law enforcement agencies to carefully consider the legal implications of using…
References
Boyne, S. M. (2016). Stingray Technology, the Exclusionary Rule, and the Future of
Privacy: A Cautionary Tale. W. Va. L. Rev., 119, 915.
Pell, S. K., & Soghoian, C. (2013). A lot more than a pen register, and less than a
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