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Sheriff defends Cellebrite use; council places license renewal on file
Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners · May 7, 2026
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Summary
Jessica LaPraus asked the council to approve a one-year Cellebrite license renewal; Sheriff Ed Lester said brute-force access requires a search warrant and described investigative uses including internet crimes against children, and the council concurred and placed the communication on file.
The council considered Communication 2026-6213, a request to authorize the chief executive to approve a one-year Cellebrite software license for local law enforcement.
Project analyst Jessica LaPraus presented the request, and Commissioner Gerbrandt asked about privacy and protections…
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