The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled that police may not use GPS tracking for long term surveillance. Because two other federal circuits have ruled that police may use GPS tracking without a warrant, it is highly likely that the matter will be settled by the Supreme Court.

The decision does not directly affect the use of tracking by the private sector. But the heightened attention to the matter could raise public and legislative concern over any use of GPS to track individuals. This week the Wall Street Journal ran a major story about the use of cell phone tracking by stalkers. Tracking issues are continuing to draw attention.

Below is a link to this morning's story in the Washington Post regarding the decision.

Washington Post on GPS Decision

Keeping the profession informed,


Jimmie Mesis, LPI
NCISS Legislative Chairman
jim@nciss.org

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