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Fourth Amendment and Aerial Surveillance - Searching for Guidelines

NCJ Number
96363
Journal
Justice Quarterly Volume: 1 Issue: 1 Dated: (March 1984) Pages: 17-28
Author(s)
G L Mays; R A Pincomb
Date Published
1984
Length
12 pages
Annotation
Advances in technology have given law enforcement agencies additional capabilities when performing surveillance activities. One area in particular -- aerial surveillance -- especially demonstrates the possible intrusiveness of police investigatory activity.
Abstract
One of the most important considerations in the area of aerial surveillance is striking a balance between the necessity of police activities and protections guaranteed by the fourth amendment. Cases relating to aerial surveillance have sought to develop guidelines for police agencies in this expanding area of search and seizure inquiry. A total of 77 references are provided. (Author abstract modified)