Pipeline Publishing, Volume 6, Issue 1

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The Future of Lawful Intercept

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matching is enhanced by surrounding buildings and other clutter, using the interference to further enrich handset signatures.

A product architecture that leverages existing wireless location technologies to mine network measurement information can determine accurate locations to within tens of meters in urban areas. These LI systems incorporating accurate location information can capitalize on multiple sources of data, including passive probes on standard wireless network interfaces. In addition, standard location-services control plane interfaces can be used to give the LEAs the ability to query for location on an on demand basis, as court orders or warrants permit. As the technologies on devices continue to expand, the handset signatures become richer and further enhance accuracy -- perhaps one day even providing vertical coordinates.

Reduce Complexity, Cost

In addition to accuracy, LI solutions need to be easy and cost efficient to deploy before they are widely adopted. While some solutions call for expensive and disruptive equipment to be installed on cell towers, the ideal solution will be software based, making it more scalable and cost efficient to deploy. Also, a software-based solution would make it easier for disparate law enforcement agencies to access the location information securely and from distributed (perhaps mobile) sites.

Handset signatures become richer - perhaps one day providing vertical coordinates.

While law enforcement agencies already have the ability to tap into voice and data communication over a wireless network, adding accurate and specific location information could help them deal with emergency situations in a more meaningful and rapid manner. However, these lawful intercept location solutions need to be highly accurate, highly reliable, highly scalable, and be able to be deployed easily and cost-efficiently. Only then will lawful intercept applications truly transform the way law enforcement agencies manage a crisis and bring criminals to justice.

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