Wiretaps. In 2008, there were a total of 1,891 applications to federal and state judges to authorize the interception of wire, oral, or electronic...

Wiretaps. In 2008, there were a total of 1,891 applications to federal and state judges to authorize

the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications. If 94% of all wiretap applications

were for a portable device such as a cell phone or pager, how many applications were made to tap

mobile devices? Round-off to the nearest application. Associated Press Times-Standard 4/28/09