Over a decade ago they had devices called “sting ray” that act like antenna. It captures all text messages in the area.
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_number8_@lemmy.world 11 months agothis just means the cops can do anything??
i mean shit i guess they can here anyway, but it’s stunning to see that written down. oh they thought they were doing the right thing? oh that’s fine then
Touching_Grass@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Kepabar@startrek.website 11 months ago
It’s called qualified immunity.
The idea is that if a police officer accidentally violates someone’s rights while trying to do their job and wasn’t aware they are not at fault.
It’s not a law but the result of a court case. Many of us want a law passed to remove it.
snooggums@kbin.social 11 months ago
Even worse, the court said what they did was wrong but they get to use the result anyway.