Due to the recent revelations about the NSA terrorist surveillance program, several citizen groups in your city are concerned about their privacy rights, specifically whether law enforcement will be able to conduct warrantless searches, wiretaps, e-mail interceptions, and other search tactics for the purpose of criminal investigations. The mayor has organized a forum for addressing the concerns of the citizen groups and community in general. As the police chief, you have been asked to give a short statement to address these groups’ concerns.

Start by giving a short explanation of the NSA terrorist surveillance program.

Address the differences between the NSA program and the Fourth Amendment restrictions on law enforcement.