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How Encrypted Police Scanners Threaten Transparency
How Encrypted Police Scanners Threaten Transparency
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Dec 15, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
In a joint statement published this week, Chicago’s daily newspapers, TV news stations, and online outlets pushed back on a city policy that blocks real-time access to police scanners. The Office of Emergency Management said encrypting transmissions on a 30-minute delay will “enhance officer safety and prevent suspects from gaining a tactical advantage by listening to live incidents and investigations.” Journalists say the delay interferes with their ability to warn the public about safety threats and blocks transparency and accountability of police. Chicago Sun-Times breaking news reporter Sophie Sherry tells host Jacoby Cochran how the encryption affects how efficiently and effectively she can inform the public.
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Released:
Dec 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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