Local Cops Doing NSA-Style Spying on Cell Phone Data

Monday, 09 December 2013 | by Pat's Picks

USA Today says it’s not just the NSA that’s secretly collecting cell phone data. Local police departments are capturing data about thousands of mobile phone users, whether they’re part of an investigation or not. Law enforcement agencies say the tactics can help solve crimes, track fugitives and locate missing people. But civil liberties group say police spying raises 4th amendment issues.

SOURCE: USA Today