This is relevant to HN because it is entirely possible that Flock Safety helped the FBI here.
It's just as likely that mass cellular surveillance tools like IMSI catchers were used, and its a near certainly that social media and tech platforms germane to HN's audience (you (the reader) may work for one!) have also contributed to locating this person.
These tools and the allowances we give LEO and being turned towards good-faith 1st amendment activities like carrying signs and freely assembling.
At the same time, earlier this year Salt Typhoon showed us that geopolitical adversaries used these same tools in secret against our government and industry leaders (Like the ones you work for!)
It's just as likely that mass cellular surveillance tools like IMSI catchers were used, and its a near certainly that social media and tech platforms germane to HN's audience (you (the reader) may work for one!) have also contributed to locating this person.
These tools and the allowances we give LEO and being turned towards good-faith 1st amendment activities like carrying signs and freely assembling.
At the same time, earlier this year Salt Typhoon showed us that geopolitical adversaries used these same tools in secret against our government and industry leaders (Like the ones you work for!)
Important discussion to have.