Feds Shift Defense of Cellphone Tracking - WSJ.com

This article in the November 3rd WSJ explains that the FBI is now backing off on the warrant requirement for use of tracking devices. The only reason they are doing it is to avoid explaining their technology capabilities -- which they are treating as classified.

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I suspect that the capabilities are really a lot more than reported, given the already amazing capabilities of smart phones. However since it could be easily defeated, the techniques and capabilities should be kept from the "bad guys" as long as possible.

Lauren Abramson | Solutions

This lady, Lauren Abramson, has hit upon a seemingly good solution to our youth crime problem. See this article which was in the Sept 19, 2011 Newsweek.
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FBI's 'Stingray' Cellphone Tracker Stirs a Fight Over Search Warrants, Fourth Amendment - WSJ.com

On November 8th, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether or not police need a warrent before secretly installing a GPS device on a suspects car.

See this Wall Street Journal Article

FBI's 'Stingray' Cellphone Tracker Stirs a Fight Over Search Warrants, Fourth Amendment - WSJ.com
This is an interesting case because it involves new technology, and a clash between needs of law enforcement to use the new technology and protection of individual's privacy without probably cause.

Apparently Harris Corp makes the devices that the police use. I'm sure the technology in this article is already obsolete, since smart phones now have much more sophisticated technology that can provide more detailed information. The decision from this case could allow a lot more than just geolocating where a person is -- it could also allow listening and tapping in to a smartphone's camera. Even tapping into "On-Star" like devices in cars.