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In a Baltimore trial courtroom on Monday, a local judge threatened to hold a police detective in contempt of court for refusing to disclose how police located a 16-year-old robbery suspect’s phone.
But rather than disclose the possible use of a Stingray*, also known as a cell site simulator, Detective John L. Haley cited a non-disclosure agreement, likely with a federal law enforcement agency (such as the FBI) and/or the Harris Corporation, since the company is one of the dominant manufacturers of such devices. Stingrays can be used to determine a phone’s location, and they can also intercept calls and text messages.
Baltimore Circuit Judge Barry G. Williams retorted, "You don't have a non-disclosure agreement with the court," according to the Baltimore Sun.
* [Submitter's Note: Surely there's a joke about fishing expeditions to be had there.]
(Score: 1) by number6x on Thursday November 20 2014, @09:32PM
Think of how many crimes will not be prosecuted because the local police have been induced to engage in illegal activities.
Society will be much less safe and secure due too the efforts of these federal agencies. It is like they are conspiring to undermine the safety and stability of the nation.