Purchase $50,475 device to unlock phones in police investigations
$50,475
In Plain English
Richmond police currently cannot access locked smartphones during criminal investigations, including human trafficking cases. The GrayKey device allows investigators to legally bypass phone security to retrieve evidence. The purchase includes a 3-year software license through November 2023.
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