Police Are Tracking Down Suspects With Google User Data
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Using Google Data: A Valuable Tool for Investigations
Detective Travis Stob talks about the value of leveraging Google data in criminal investigations, sharing a case where it provided a viable lead in a gun store burglary. He discusses the process of obtaining search warrants for Google geofence data and the challenges they face in protecting privacy. They also emphasize that access to user data is not a replacement for traditional investigative techniques and privacy concerns are still a priority.
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