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Illinois State Police: Cell-site Simulator

Control panel of a Stingray cell-site simulator, showing inputs and power switch — A Harris Corporation Stingray II cell-site simulator.
Credit: USPTO

Agency	Illinois State Police
Location	Springfield, IL
Technology	Cell-site Simulator
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The Illinois State Police acquired cell-site simulator technology in 2008, according data compiled by Kevin Collier for Vocativ.

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Devices that masquerade as legitimate cell-phone towers to surveillance people's phones.

Control panel of a Stingray cell-site simulator, showing inputs and power switch — A Harris Corporation Stingray II cell-site simulator.
Credit: USPTO

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