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.
Feds Shift Defense of Cellphone Tracking - WSJ.com:
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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.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
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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Friday, November 4, 2011
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.comThis 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.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Micheal Flaherty: The Latest Crime Wave—Sending Your Child to a Better School - WSJ.com
This is really hard to believe that it could happen in America! People arrested, tried, convicted and sentenced for switching public schools. Outrageous!
Monday, October 24, 2011
'Mens Rea' Legal Protection Erodes in U.S. as Federal Criminal Code Expands - WSJ.com
I think this is a serious threat to our freedom. Our list of laws that identify crimes continues to grow at Federal and State levels, and they are now so complex that it is difficult for anyone to know what is a crime and what isn't. At the same time, it appears that citizens can be convicted of crimes even when there was no way that they could know they were doing anything wrong --sounds a lot like 1984
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'Mens Rea' Legal Protection Erodes in U.S. as Federal Criminal Code Expands - WSJ.com
I think this is a serious threat to our freedom. Our list of laws that identify crimes continues to grow at Federal and State levels, and they are now so complex that it is difficult for anyone to know what is a crime and what isn't. At the same time, it appears that citizens can be convicted of crimes even when there was no way that they could know they were doing anything wrong --sounds a lot like 1984
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Sunday, September 18, 2011
How not to catch a terrorist - latimes.com
Using expensive, elaborate incentives to trap potential terrorists is another example of how our system of justice in the US has gotten out of control.
How not to catch a terrorist - latimes.comI think these law enforcement agencies are doing this to help justify their existence and protect their jobs. It is a very fine line to walk for the law enforcement agencies, and very difficult to stay "on course" without clear guidelines and empowered managers blessed with common sense.
I also think that the same thing is going on in the drug enforcement area.
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