The Air Force inspector general is investigating the use of military aircraft to monitor protesters during recent unrest across the country, according to an Air Force spokesperson.
"Following discussions with the Secretary of Defense about shared concerns, the Secretary of the Air Force is conducting an investigation into the use of Air National Guard RC-26 aircraft to support civil authorities during recent protest activity in U.S. cities," said Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder. "The investigation is being led by the Air Force Inspector General," he added.
Government watchdogs fear the planes -- typically equipped with live video cameras and heat sensors -- were used to track protesters and perhaps capture cell phone data.
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