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Police Update: Use of Concealed Recording Devices by Undercover Officers Approved by Ninth Circuit

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the federal appellate court to which Oregon belongs, recently approved of the use of an audio/video recording device without a warrant by an undercover officer in a suspect’s home when the officer had been invited into the home by the suspect.  The suspect had invited an . . . → Read More: Police Update: Use of Concealed Recording Devices by Undercover Officers Approved by Ninth Circuit

Considering the Use of Video Cameras for Law Enforcement – Don’t Forget These Important Issues

Local governments in every region of the United States have begun using video cameras to assist with law enforcement matters.  Red light cameras and dashboard video equipment can be found in thousands of jurisdictions across the country, including many cities and counties in Oregon.  The latest trend, however, is to purchase small, durable cameras . . . → Read More: Considering the Use of Video Cameras for Law Enforcement – Don’t Forget These Important Issues