A recent first-hand account in The Drive highlights how a simple data-entry mistake within a network of Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras led to an innocent driver being tracked for days and ultimately surrounded by police. […]
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A recent Supreme Court ruling in Chatrie v. United States expanded Fourth Amendment protections for smartphone users by holding that law enforcement generally must obtain a warrant before accessing historical location data collected by phones. […]
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A UK judge rejected a witness’s entire testimony after finding he used smart glasses linked to his phone to receive real-time coaching during cross-examination. […]
A Louisiana judge has limited what a Monroe police detective can say in court about cellphone data, ruling the officer can testify as an expert in digital forensics—but not in geolocation. The decision followed challenges from the defense over how phone records and location data are interpreted, highlighting ongoing concerns about the accuracy and limits of cellphone tracking in criminal cases. Summary of: “Judge limits Monroe detective’s testimony on cellphone geolocation in court hearing” KNOE 8 News, May 14, 2026 […]
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Surveillance footage has become one of the most powerful tools in modern criminal investigations, helping authorities identify suspects, reconstruct timelines, and secure convictions in high‑profile cases. […]
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