Is Big Brother Watching. Amber Douglas English 0310 (MW 8-10:30 a. m Is Big Brother Watching? Amber Douglas English 0310 (MW 8-10:30 a.m.) Spring 2014

Controversial Issue The Supreme Court Ruling on the Validity of Police Using Electronic Tracking Devices To Gather Information on Suspects

Video http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/technology&id=8438281

Articles http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/07/opinion/etzioni-gps/index.html http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/judicial/story/2012-01-23/supreme-court-GPS/52754354/1#.T44KQ_bGMLw.email http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/us/police-use-of-gps-is-ruled-unconstitutional.html?emc=eta1

Works Cited Biskupic, Joan. "Supreme Court rules warrant needed for GPS tracking." USATODAY.COM. 24 Jan. 2012. USA Today. 22 Apr. 2014 http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/washington/judicial/story/2012-01-23/supreme-court-GPS/52754354/1#.T44KQ_bGMLw.email

Works Cited Etzioni, Amitai, and The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Amitai Etzioni. "GPS should be fair game in police probes." CNN. 07 Nov. 2011. Cable News Network. 22 Apr. 2014 http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/07/opinion/etzioni-gps/index.html

Works Cited Liptak, Adam. "Justices Say GPS Tracker Violated Privacy Rights." The New York Times. 23 Jan. 2012. The New York Times. 22 Apr. 2014 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/us/police-use-of-gps-is-ruled-unconstitutional.html?emc=eta1&_r=1&

Important Questions Answered Who Does the Topic Affect? Any Person Suspected of Committing a Crime Why Is the Topic Important? Police Can Put a Electronic Device on a Suspect’s Car without a Warrant and Follow Him.

Important Terms Defined and Background and History GPS (Global Positioning System) The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a navigation and precise-positioning tool. It was developed by the Department of Defense in 1973.

Background and History Continued Originally Designed to: Assist soldiers, military vehicles, planes, and ships in accurately determining their locations world-wide.

Background and History Continued Today, GPS is used Commercially and scientifically: Commercially as a navigation and positioning tool in airplanes, boats, cars, and for almost all outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and kayaking.

Background and History Completed Scientifically: Meteorologists use it for weather forecasting and global climate study. Geologists can use it as a highly accurate method of surveying and in earthquake studies to measure tectonic motions during and in between earthquakes.

Controversial Question Should the police be able to affix an electronic tracking device to a suspect’s car without a warrant and follow him for a month?

Pro’s Allows the police to collect information on people suspected of crimes Allows the police to follow hard to catch criminals Saves money and manpower Helps the police to protect society

Con’s Police Should Have To Get a Warrant Is an Invasion of Privacy Information Collected Can Be Given To Others Suspect Hasn’t Committed a Crime Yet

Position Yes, the police should be able to affix an electronic tracking device to a suspect’s car without a warrant and follow him for a month.

Argumentative Thesis (Pro) The police should be able to affix an electronic tracking device to a suspect’s car without a warrant and follow him for a month. Implied Thesis When the police are able to affix an electronic device to a suspect’s car without a warrant, it is able to collect data, save manpower hours, and protect society. Specific Thesis

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