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[QuoTE=ShyGuyInTn;2398386]Stay safe out there!

[URL]http://wkrn.com/2015/03/13/california-woman-jailed-in-franklin-for-prostitution/[/URL][/QUOTE]Looks like she learned the biz from dear mommy.

[URL]http://www.turnto23.com/news/your-neighborhood/south-county/mother-daughter-arrested-on-prostitution-charges[/URL]

(BTW, is it just me, or was the Lortab-loving sheriff a lot more fun than this Franklin chief?).

[Url]http://franklinpdnews.com/2015/03/13/chief-prostitutes-and-johns-you-have-our-attention-two-charged-in-franklin-prostitution-case/[/URL]

-Jeepster1

[URL]http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2015/03/20/cellphone-surveillance-what-our-local-investigations-found-across-the-usa/25080097/[/URL]

No fun.

-Jeepster1.

[QUOTE=Jeepster1;2406489][URL]http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2015/03/20/cellphone-surveillance-what-our-local-investigations-found-across-the-usa/25080097/[/URL]

No fun.

-Jeepster1.[/QUOTE]Thanks, Jeep. I clicked on several of the linked articles from various cities to see what I could find out about the scope of the data that these surveillance devices are able to capture. It looks like they can get data showing what numbers you have called or texted, when, the duration, etc. , as well as tracking the locations of phones they are watching. However, based on what I have read so far (mainly one of the more detailed reports out of Florida), the indications are that they cannot capture the content of calls or texts. They also apparently need to have their devices within a relatively short distance (one article said a mile or so) of phones that they are trying to monitor. It says they work by tricking your phone into thinking their box is a cell tower, so your data is transmitted directly to the box, where it is captured and can then be analyzed.

This is scary, big brother type stuff, but unlikely to be used to target us lowly mongers pursuing our little hobby for fun. Thanks for sharing. We are witnessing the end of privacy as we know it.

Be safe out there, if possible.

[QUOTE=UpForItNow;2406551]Thanks, Jeep. I clicked on several of the linked articles from various cities to see what I could find out about the scope of the data that these surveillance devices are able to capture. It looks like they can get data showing what numbers you have called or texted, when, the duration, etc. , as well as tracking the locations of phones they are watching. However, based on what I have read so far (mainly one of the more detailed reports out of Florida), the indications are that they cannot capture the content of calls or texts. They also apparently need to have their devices within a relatively short distance (one article said a mile or so) of phones that they are trying to monitor. It says they work by tricking your phone into thinking their box is a cell tower, so your data is transmitted directly to the box, where it is captured and can then be analyzed.

This is scary, big brother type stuff, but unlikely to be used to target us lowly mongers pursuing our little hobby for fun. Thanks for sharing. We are witnessing the end of privacy as we know it.

Be safe out there, if possible.[/QUOTE]Misdemeanors wouldn't be the initial target, as every instance of usage I saw in a quick scan of a few articles was for something more major. But there is mention of "mission creep, " because once the tools are in hand these jurisdictions don't have clear policies on limits on their use. Heck, many cities don't even admit they bought a Stingray.

Here's a hypothetical: Franklin's police chief acquires a Stingray, but soon runs out of major crimes where its use is appropriate. Guess what's next: The Trafficking Inquisition!

It might be that the ultimate outcome could come down to a face-off between Williamson County's bluenose social conservatives and its don't-tread-on-me libertarian conservatives.

-Jeepster1.

[QUOTE=Jeepster1;2406489][URL]http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2015/03/20/cellphone-surveillance-what-our-local-investigations-found-across-the-usa/25080097/[/URL]

No fun.

-Jeepster1.[/QUOTE]The only way to stay safe is a throw phone with easy accessible removable battery.

Keep up the good work Jeepster.

Steve.

Just saw this on local news report. [URL]http://www.wsmv.com/story/28578551/sex-trafficking-bust-at-donelson-apartment[/URL].

[QUOTE=Neil200;2407253]Just saw this on local news report. [URL]http://www.wsmv.com/story/28578551/sex-trafficking-bust-at-donelson-apartment[/URL].[/QUOTE]That would be suzy that got busted I was going to attach a link but could not find one.

[QUOTE=RebelKnight13;2394100][URL]http://wgnsradio.com/man-charged-with-promoting-prostitution-and-promoting-travel-for-prostitution-cms-25349[/URL][/QUOTE]Of why you use a Ho phone. Also, you need to keep you phone password protected. It is much more difficult for them to get the info. If it is. It is my understanding that they have to get a search warrant and a court order to make the cell company unlock it. You would not believe how many girls I know who save everything they can on guys and others just never clean out their phone. Stay safe guys.

[QUOTE=Steve4Action;2406867]The only way to stay safe is a throw phone with easy accessible removable battery.

Keep up the good work Jeepster.

Steve.[/QUOTE]Do you think Google Voice is a valid option? I don't know of any way it is tied back to me individually.

[QUOTE=Fbqt34;2412031]Do you think Google Voice is a valid option? I don't know of any way it is tied back to me individually.[/QUOTE]Could be Tied to your email. Log in to that email, tied to your compute / iPad.

Hey guys. Did any of you see the Clarksville sting earlier this week. Our former regular: London, or Sierra got snagged in some deep mess in Clarksville. Google pros_ sting Tennessee. And see what you get. This needs to be one put on the permanent no go list. Last year and now again. Also. Seems to get worse everytime. Just saying.

Okay. So this is a bit off topic, but if any of you do watch scandal, you're going to like this episode. Makes me wonder how many of Nashville's politicians have their own UTRs.

[URL]http://abc.go.com/shows/scandal/episode-guide/season-04/16-its-good-to-be-kink[/URL]

[URL]http://wgnsradio.com/massage-parlors...boro-cms-25680[/URL]

On March 26,2015 MPD Vice Detectives served search warrants on three businesses suspected of engaging in the crimes of Impersonating Licensed Professionals and Prostitution. Evidence was seized at each of the locations and is part of the ongoing investigation. Detective David Harrison will present the cases to the Rutherford County Grand Jury for possible criminal charges. Last Call 4 Grace Ministries assisted investigators by providing resources to the women working in these businesses.

This investigation is part of the Department's continuing effort to fight human trafficking, one person at a time, one life at a time.

Gold Sun Massage: 1139 and. W. Broad Street Suite 106.

Amazing Massage: 202 and. Thompson Lane.

Chinatown Therapeutic Massage: 1630 S. Church Street.

[QUOTE=StreetSeeker;2415428][URL]http://wgnsradio.com/massage-parlors...boro-cms-25680[/URL]

On March 26,2015 MPD Vice Detectives served search warrants on three businesses suspected of engaging in the crimes of Impersonating Licensed Professionals and Prostitution. Evidence was seized at each of the locations and is part of the ongoing investigation. Detective David Harrison will present the cases to the Rutherford County Grand Jury for possible criminal charges. Last Call 4 Grace Ministries assisted investigators by providing resources to the women working in these businesses.

This investigation is part of the Department's continuing effort to fight human trafficking, one person at a time, one life at a time.

Gold Sun Massage: 1139 and. W. Broad Street Suite 106.

Amazing Massage: 202 and. Thompson Lane.

Chinatown Therapeutic Massage: 1630 S. Church Street.[/QUOTE]Chinatown and Amazing Massage closed on Thursday and opened back up on Friday. Gold Sun has a sign that says it will open back up on Sunday. MPD is such a joke. There are massage parlors doing worse things in Murfreesboro and never get busted. I plan to support Chinatown no matter what. Not so sure about Gold Sun.

[QUOTE=StreetSeeker;2415428][URL]http://wgnsradio.com/massage-parlors...boro-cms-25680[/URL]

On March 26,2015 MPD Vice Detectives served search warrants on three businesses suspected of engaging in the crimes of Impersonating Licensed Professionals and Prostitution. Evidence was seized at each of the locations and is part of the ongoing investigation. Detective David Harrison will present the cases to the Rutherford County Grand Jury for possible criminal charges. Last Call 4 Grace Ministries assisted investigators by providing resources to the women working in these businesses.

This investigation is part of the Department's continuing effort to fight human trafficking, one person at a time, one life at a time.

Gold Sun Massage: 1139 and. W. Broad Street Suite 106.

Amazing Massage: 202 and. Thompson Lane.

Chinatown Therapeutic Massage: 1630 S. Church Street.[/QUOTE]Talked to all three of the owners stores are still open for now. May have to take cash only.