stingray
Posted May 19, 2017, 2:03 pm
Paul Ingram
/TucsonSentinel.com
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a freedom of information request Friday for documents outlining how U.S. immigration authorities use cellphone surveillance equipment known as "Stingrays" to track down immigrants for deportation.
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Posted Jun 9, 2016, 7:13 pm
Paul Ingram
/TucsonSentinel.com
In a letter to the FBI's director, U.S. Rep. Martha McSally asked officials to brief her on the use of small planes to conduct government surveillance in and around Tucson. ... Read more»
Posted Sep 4, 2015, 12:05 pm
Paul Ingram
/TucsonSentinel.com
A new policy outlines the use of cell-phone surveillance equipment by federal agencies, including requiring investigators ask for warrants and outline the retention of data scooped up during investigations. Tucson police said they are no longer using the gear, citing training costs and privacy concerns.
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Posted Aug 11, 2015, 1:21 pm
Paul Ingram
/TucsonSentinel.com
As part of an appeal to a December decision by a Pima County judge, an attorney for the city of Tucson argued that the release of documents detailing the use of "Stingray" cellphone surveillance equipment by Tucson police would compromise its use in investigations. ... Read more»
Posted Dec 15, 2014, 9:16 pm
Paul Ingram
/TucsonSentinel.com
Arguing that the release of records relating to the use of cellphone tracking equipment could compromise its use as a law enforcement tool, a Pima County judge ruled that Tucson police may keep some documents about the Stingray device secret since release could "compromise sensitive law enforcement techniques."... Read more»