Tag: federal

Local police cell phone snooping highlights lack of surveillance oversight

In December, a congressional oversight committee released a report on the use of cell-site simulators, and claimed federal authorities only use the mobile phone surveillance devices to determine suspects' locations, rather than to intercept content. A new investigation, however, shows that local law enforcement, at least, has often been using the sophisticated surveillance technology under … Continue reading Local police cell phone snooping highlights lack of surveillance oversight

Trust in Govt. Goes From Bad to Worse

In late 2015, the Pew Research Center released a troubling report titled "Beyond Distrust: How Americans View Their Government." The poll revealed a shocking lack of confidence in public institutions, with only one in five respondents describing government programs as well-run. "Currently, just 19% say they can trust the government always or most of the … Continue reading Trust in Govt. Goes From Bad to Worse