Special Order - Cellebrite Hardware Software RESCINDED 12-23-19City of Long Beach
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Date: July 1, 2019
To: WATCH REPORT
From: Robert G. Luna, Chief of Police
Subject: SPECIAL ORDER -CELLEBRITE HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
Memorandum
Effective immediately, this special order establishes policy regarding the use of Cellebrite hardware and software. The Long Beach Police Department uses
Cellebrite hardware and software technology for both criminal and administrative
investigations.
This special order serves to instruct personnel on the use and availability of Cellebrite hardware and software for investigative purposes. Personnel that use Cellebrite for non-authorized, investigative purposes are subject to discipline.
CELLEBRITE HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
Cellebrite hardware and software are used to access digital forensic data, with
the capability to extract and decode data from a wide range of devices and applications. The hardware and software provides comprehensive access to
logical, file system and physically extracted data, hidden and deleted, in a
forensically sound manner.
CELLEBRITE HARDWARE/SOFTWARE USE
Currently, Cellebrite hardware and software is used by Investigation Bureau
Details for criminal investigations. Cellebrite hardware and software may also be
used on City-owned devices and equipment for administrative investigations.
Cellebrite hardware and software will only be used for criminal investigations
when a valid search warrant or signed consent is obtained authorizing the access of the device/equipment. The use of Cellebrite hardware and software for
administrative investigations of City-owned devices and equipment shall be
authorized at the direction of the Chief of Police or their designee.
REQUESTING USE OF CELLEBRITE HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
Requesters shall submit a signed search warrant, signed consent, or a
memorandum from the Chief of Police or their designee, along with the
device/equipment to the Detail Sergeant whose Detail utilizes the Cellebrite hardware and software. Detail personnel trained in the use of technology will
conduct a review, confirm the authorization and scope of the search requested,
and will only extract the data within the scope of the investigation. Rescinded SO Electronic Device Searches 12-23-19
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After the extraction has taken place, Detail personnel will return the extracted
information and the device/equipment to the requester.
This special order will remain in effect until an applicable section in LBPD Policy
Manual is created and implemented.
Approved:
Robert G. Luna, Chief of Police
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Date Rescinded SO Electronic Device Searches 12-23-19