IPSecure
02-22-2012, 06:20 PM
FORT WORTH — Fort Worth police will soon be able to track a cell phone without permission from a service provider.
The technology is so advanced, it is not yet clear which laws might restrict its use — but the City Council voted to buy the KingFish system without a debate.
Despite ongoing court cases about its legality, there was no discussion when the Council approved $184,000 for the portable cell phone tracker made by the Harris Corporation.
Mayor Betsy Price told News 8 she had not been aware there were potential Constitutional issues involving the tracking device. She added that the city attorney and assistant city manager check the legality of all purchases before the Council votes.
But neither told her or the Council that there were concerns or questions. Legal issues were not mentioned in the Council's agenda packet.
Rest of the story: Link (http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Fort-Worth-buys-cell-phone-tracker-without-considering-privacy-rights-140052293.html)
The technology is so advanced, it is not yet clear which laws might restrict its use — but the City Council voted to buy the KingFish system without a debate.
Despite ongoing court cases about its legality, there was no discussion when the Council approved $184,000 for the portable cell phone tracker made by the Harris Corporation.
Mayor Betsy Price told News 8 she had not been aware there were potential Constitutional issues involving the tracking device. She added that the city attorney and assistant city manager check the legality of all purchases before the Council votes.
But neither told her or the Council that there were concerns or questions. Legal issues were not mentioned in the Council's agenda packet.
Rest of the story: Link (http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Fort-Worth-buys-cell-phone-tracker-without-considering-privacy-rights-140052293.html)