Bill: Warrant would be needed for GPS tracking

By Peter Vieth
Published: June 22, 2011

Tags: Constitutional, Criminal, Franklin County Circuit Court, Judge William N. Alexander II

A bill introduced in Congress this month would put an end to a current police practice – use of a GPS tracking device without a warrant to follow a suspect. The measure would force law enforcement to get a judicial OK before using such electronic surveillance. Supporters say the bill protects basic privacy rights. Police and ...

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