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> The police can't circumvent legislation by just paying a PI to stalk you instead.

Why would they need to? Stalking you doesn't require a warrant. Breaking into your house, for example, would require a warrant, but a PI can't do that any more legally than the police can.

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> Breaking into your house, for example, would require a warrant, but a PI can't do that any more legally than the police can.

If your neighbor's Ring camera is pointed at your front door or living room, the police can legally acquire the footage without a warrant.

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