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Police Tracking Devices

Cell Towers: Police can request data from cell providers to pinpoint a person’s approximate location based on the cell towers they connect to. This is often referred to as cell-site location information (CSLI).

GPS Data: Many smartphones have GPS capabilities, and police can request GPS data from service providers or apps that collect it.

Real-time Phone Pinging: With the appropriate legal permissions, police can actively “ping” a cell phone to get real-time location data.

Apps and Location Services: Many apps, like Google Maps, store a user’s location history, and law enforcement may request this data if they have a warrant.… Read More Police Tracking Devices

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When Trust Becomes Surveillance: The Illegality of Partner-Driven Spying

The discovery that a partner has been spying on you can shatter your sense of safety and trust. However, taking steps to protect yourself—both legally and emotionally—can help you regain control. While the road to healing may be long, remember that a relationship should be a place of mutual respect, support, and trust, not a source of surveillance or manipulation. You deserve a partnership built on respect for each other’s boundaries and the freedom to be your true, unmonitored self.… Read More When Trust Becomes Surveillance: The Illegality of Partner-Driven Spying

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Organised Crime

The sophisticated use of technology by villains involved in illegal activities represents a new era of crime. From GPS trackers and Stingray technology to encrypted communication services like EncroChat and dark web forums, criminals are leveraging cutting-edge tools to monitor, manipulate, and evade detection. These advances make it more difficult for law enforcement to disrupt their operations and protect potential victims, highlighting the need for ongoing innovation in investigative techniques to stay ahead of these increasingly tech-savvy criminals.… Read More Organised Crime

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