City councilors seek review of Boston police purchase of surveillance tech after WBUR and ProPublica investigation
the Boston Police Department’s purchase of controversial surveillance technology, after an investigation by WBUR and ProPublica revealed the transaction, which had been hidden from the public.
Councilor-at-large Julia Mejia said the Boston police should stop using the “stingray,” or cell site simulator, which can track real-time cell phone location, until a public hearing can be held to learn more about the use of the device and how it was purchased.
“There needs to be a hearing order around this so that we can get things on the record and have a better understanding of what [BPD’s] process was and how they got here in terms of accountability and transparency,” Mejia said.
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