The hearing follows a WBUR/ProPublica investigation that revealed the purchase using proceeds from civil asset forfeiture in 2019. Advocates say the warrantless use of the technology violates privacy laws.
in 2019 to buy a cell site simulator, also known as a"stingray." The suitcase-sized device tracks real time cell phone use and location.The pool of money Boston police used to buy the equipment is comprised of assets and cash seized in connection with suspected crimes, and the funds are spent largely at the discretion of police chiefs.
"The value of this equipment, you can't put a price on it," he said."We do have strict policies, strict guidelines as to when we deploy this technology."When councilors asked about policies to delete identifying cell phone information collected from bystanders who are not being targeted during an investigation, Colon admitted the department had none. He said BPD will formulate one.
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