Under a watchful eye : privacy rights and criminal justice / William P. Bloss ; foreword by Rolando V. del Carmen.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [225]-238) and index.

Privacy in search of meaning -- Government power to search -- Investigating suspects wherever found -- Final verdict on defendant rights -- Being watched on the job -- Protecting crime victims -- Surveillance of nontraditional suspects -- Navigating the new privacy paradigm.

This revealing book answers many crucial questions. What legal surveillance, search, and seizure authority do criminal justice officials have when investigating crimes, monitoring criminals, or regulating justice personnel? What factors have contributed to changing guidelines and practices? What protections do persons have when they interact with the criminal justice system? What are the privacy implications of surveillance and search practices in public places, such as schools, workplaces, or public areas? What methods and technologies are used in surveillance, search, or seizure? How do we balance individual privacy rights against public safety? Using real-life stories, Under a Watchful Eye: Privacy Rights and Criminal Justice reveals the threats to personal privacy when individuals come under investigation{u2014}whether warranted or not. Covering privacy of the home, workplace, computer, personal records and communications, and other areas of personal concern, this book is an important reminder that, when it comes to invasion of privacy, we are all vulnerable.