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May 23 2016

Stingrays, part 1: Why are cell site simulators important — and worrisome?

Police across the country are increasingly relying on a controversial surveillance technology to monitor and apprehend suspects. But after recent court rulings, cops are on notice that they must operate within the bounds of the Constitution or risk having vital evidence dismissed. The technology is cell site simulation, accomplished by use of “Stingrays,” named for…