Police Stingray

Restrictions on police use of ‘Stingray’ cell tower simulators sought by US lawmakers

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    BuzzFeed News reports that Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Ted Lieu of the Democratic Party will introduce a new bill today aimed at limiting the police’s use of IMSI catchers, more commonly known as Stingrays. The technology is frequently used by law enforcement agencies to collect data on suspects and intercept calls, text … Read more

The Secretive Tactics Police Use to Track Your Phone

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Understanding Stingray Surveillance Technology and its Possible Use at Recent Protests: A Guide   Since May, activists have noticed the presence of unidentified aerial vehicles hovering overhead during protests against police brutality and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. It was later revealed that the Drug Enforcement Agency and U.S. Marshals Service were … Read more