A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a Surveillance Technology Impact Report (STIR)

SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY IMPACT REPORT Department: Police Division or Unit (if applicable): CID – Cyber/Electronic Crime Unit Submitted by: Commissioner Elow Date: 1/16/2025 Surveillance Technology: Locked Cellular Device Access Software 1. Describe how the proposed Surveillance Technology will work, including how it will collect Surveillance Data. Locked Cellular Device Access Software technology is primarily designed for mobile device forensics, particularly focusing on extracting data from locked cellular devices. The technology operates by unlocking cellular devices and extracting a comprehensive array of data, aiding investigations. 2. What is the purpose of the Surveillance Technology? • The continuous advances in technology can be a real challenge for mobile digital forensic investigators. Magnet GrayKey, is a forensic access tool that extracts encrypted or inaccessible data from locked mobile devices. • Magnet GrayKey will help with the gathering of electronic evidence from cellular devices pursuant to a court-issued search warrant or with owner consent. • Magnet GrayKey will help with identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting criminal offenders. • Magnet GrayKey is a forensics tool that allows access to mobile devices, leading to faster case resolution while maintaining chain of custody. • Magnet GrayKey will assist with the backlog of devices that are currently stored in evidence. 3. Where will the Surveillance Technology be deployed? When? • Only authorized users would use the tool in the department’s Cyber/Electronic Crime Unit pursuant to a court-issued search warrant or with owner consent. 4. What privacy impact will the Surveillance Technology have?

• The software will only be used to collect evidence through a search warrant, court order, or with the device owner’s consent. 5. What are the fiscal costs of the Surveillance Technology, including initial costs, ongoing maintenance and personnel costs, and source of funds? The cost is approximately $62,168 per unit annually, with 1 unit proposed in the deployment. That cost includes the hardware and software needed to operate the technologies. The technology is anticipated to be funded in part or entirely by UASI. In City Council February 3, 2025. Adopted by a yea and nay vote:- Yeas ; 6 Nays 3; Absent 0. Attest:- Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk A true copy; ATTEST Diane P. LeBlanc City Clerk