Law enforcement agencies are increasingly using surveillance technologies like ALPRs, cell-site simulators, and facial recognition, sparking public outcry over civil liberties. Many departments are actively concealing the use of these tools, hindering public oversight and accountability, especially concerning contracts with vendors like Flock Safety. This secrecy prevents citizens from questioning how tax dollars are spent on surveillance tech and denies defendants the ability to challenge evidence obtained through these methods. Historical precedents, such as AT&T’s Hemisphere program and the use of “parallel construction” and deceptive court orders for cell-site simulators, demonstrate a long-standing pattern of law enforcement attempting to hide their surveillance tactics from the public and the courts. Despite these efforts, advocacy groups are working to raise awareness and push for legislative action against warrantless mass surveillance.