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

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

Video O ews/technology&id= ews/technology&id=

Articles O etzioni-gps/index.html etzioni-gps/index.html O /judicial/story/ /supreme-court- GPS/ /1#.T44KQ_bGMLw. /judicial/story/ /supreme-court- GPS/ /1#.T44KQ_bGMLw. O olice-use-of-gps-is-ruled- unconstitutional.html?emc=eta1 olice-use-of-gps-is-ruled- unconstitutional.html?emc=eta1

Works Cited O Biskupic, Joan. "Supreme Court rules warrant needed for GPS tracking." USATODAY.COM. 24 Jan USA Today. 22 Apr hington/judicial/story/ /supreme-court- GPS/ /1#.T44KQ_bGMLw. hington/judicial/story/ /supreme-court- GPS/ /1#.T44KQ_bGMLw.

Works Cited O 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 Cable News Network. 22 Apr etzioni-gps/index.html etzioni-gps/index.html

Works Cited O Liptak, Adam. "Justices Say GPS Tracker Violated Privacy Rights." The New York Times. 23 Jan The New York Times. 22 Apr olice-use-of-gps-is-ruled- unconstitutional.html?emc=eta1&_r=1& olice-use-of-gps-is-ruled- unconstitutional.html?emc=eta1&_r=1&

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

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

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

Background and History Continued O Today, GPS is used Commercially and scientifically: O 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 O Scientifically: O Meteorologists use it for weather forecasting and global climate study. O 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 O 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 O Allows the police to collect information on people suspected of crimes O Allows the police to follow hard to catch criminals O Saves money and manpower O 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 O 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) O 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 O 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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