NCJ Number
124748
Date Published
1989
Length
46 pages
Annotation
This report analyzes statistics regarding the judicially approved use of electronic surveillance in Canada which may be institute on behalf of the Government and conducted by the Attorney General. The report covers electronic surveillance applied in cases of drug trafficking, importing, and exporting; smuggling; unlawful distillation or selling of spirits; fraudulent bankruptcy; spying; and organizing entry into Canada.
Abstract
The report outlines the procedure for obtaining an authorization for electronic surveillance as well as reporting requirements. The statistics are analyzed in terms of applications for authorizations and renewals, periods for which authorizations are granted, offences specified in authorizations, places and methods of interception, legal proceedings and use of intercepted material and disposition, notifications, and prosecutions for unlawful interceptions and unlawful disclosure. The report findings indicate that electronic surveillance in Canada play an important role in the successful conclusion of investigations, detecting criminality, slowing the flow of illegal drugs, and obtaining convictions. 23 tables, 4 graphs, 2 appendixes.