Author Question: Which statement below correctly states Fourth Amendment court policies regarding the use of GPS ... (Read 29 times)

luminitza · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Which statement below correctly states Fourth Amendment court policies regarding the use of GPS tracking devices attached to vehicles?

A) Such devices may be attached to vehicles in public parking areas since there is no expectation of privacy in public places.
B) Because GPS devices are a substitute for ordinary visual surveillance, they can be used without a court order.
C) A warrant should be obtained for prolonged surveillance through smart phones or other devices with GPS capabilities.
D) There are no current court rulings on the use of GPS tracking devices.

Question 2

A police department is holding intelligence files that are no longer accurate, or are not relevant to the mission of the unit, do not pertain to investigative interests and activities, and contain insufficient supporting documentation. What should the police department do with these files?

A) These files should be purged.
B) The files should be held indefinitely.
C) The files should be transferred to the long-term file repository for possible future reference.
D) The files should be delivered to local media.