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How the FBI is using a ‘small air force’ to track suspects

Clip: 6/2/2015 | 5m 10s

How the FBI is using a ‘small air force’ to track suspects

According to the Associated Press, the FBI operates a fleet of undercover planes equipped with video cameras, some of which can also gather cell phone data. The FBI says these flights target suspected criminals, and that a warrant is not necessary in most cases. Gwen Ifill learns more from AP reporter Jack Gillum.

06/02/2015 | Rating NR

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