The legislation would help block the use of cell-site simulators, commonly known as “stingrays.” These devices essentially spoof cell phone towers, tricking any device within range into connecting to the stingray instead of the tower, allowing law enforcement to sweep up communications content, as well as locate and track the person in possession of a specific phone or other electronic device.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 8, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Rhode Island House would ban the warrantless collection of electronic data and the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications in most situations. The passage of the bill would not only protect privacy in Rhode Island; it
The head of the Memphis police has disbanded a specialized unit whose members are charged with killing Tyre Nichols. Now, there's increased scrutiny of other "flex" units across the country, including those in Baltimore.
The head of the Memphis police has disbanded a specialized unit whose members are charged with killing Tyre Nichols. Now, there's increased scrutiny of other "flex" units across the country, including those in Baltimore.
Baltimore Police internal affairs received a tip that Gun Trace Task Force ringleader Wayne Jenkins was robbing drug dealers more than a year before he was charged by the FBI with committing robberies, according to a new court filing.