Alaska's highest court ruled law enforcement needs a warrant for aerial surveillance with zoom lenses around a person's home.

Alaska's highest court ruled that law enforcement officers need a warrant to use aircraft and devices with zoom lenses for surveillance around a person's home. This decision stems from a 2012 case involving Alaska State Troopers, who received a tip about marijuana growth at John William McKelvey III's property. The court's ruling cites the need for a warrant to protect privacy and prevent unauthorized surveillance.