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Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

Alaska Supreme Court requires law enforcement to get a warrant before using aircraft for surveillance near homes, based on a case involving suspected marijuana growing.
The court's decision emphasizes the protection of privacy rights against unreasonable searches, particularly in areas not visible from ground level.
Attorney for the defendant considers the ruling a significant win for privacy rights in Alaska and potentially beyond, as the state's Department of Law reviews the decision.

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Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled that law enforcement officers must obtain a warrant before using aircraft to scope out the area around a person’s home with binoculars or cameras

2 months ago·United States

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Alaska Supreme Court rules law enforcement must have warrant to use aircraft, zoom lenses

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday that law enforcement must have a warrant prior to using aircraft and binoculars or cameras with zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes. The decision by Alaska’s high court explains that some argue that “because small airplane travel is so common in Alaska, and because any passenger might peer…

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska law enforcement officers must obtain a warrant before using aircraft to scope out the area around a person’s home with binoculars or cameras with zoom […]

2 months ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska law enforcement officers must obtain a warrant before using aircraft to scope out the area around a person's home with binoculars or cameras with zoom lenses, the state's highest court ruled in a decision released Friday.

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Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska law enforcement officers must obtain a warrant before using aircraft to scope out the area around a person's home with binoculars or cameras with zoom

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska law enforcement officers must obtain a warrant before using aircraft to scope out the area around a person's home with binoculars or cameras with zoom lenses, the state's highest court ruled in a decision released Friday.

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Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

Alaska Supreme Court rules law enforcement must have warrant to use aircraft, zoom lenses

Alaska Supreme Court rules law enforcement must have warrant to use aircraft, zoom lenses

Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

Officers need warrants to use aircraft, zoom lenses to surveil areas around homes, Alaska court says

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