A sense of security is indeed very important in this situation.
On its own, a tool isn't moral or immoral. The problem really has to do with how it's used. Admittedly, these tools are extremely intrusive. They can be installed on people's phones unbeknownst to them.
I think it's your office's job to review and verify assessments that may be done upfront.
Do you think the RCMP or similar organizations need oversight when it comes to assessing their practices?
Currently, they do their own assessments. If they tell us that it's appropriate to use this or that tool, I'm willing to believe it, but self-assessment has its limits.
What do you think?