[Scan-DC] Chicago PD radio encryption discussion

Alan Henney alan at henney.com
Sat Dec 24 02:07:00 EST 2022


I wish we would have seen this type of discussion and resistance when MPD
encrypted a few years ago.

Do the Chicago Tribute reporters really monitor scanners?  Imagine that at
the Washington Post!


Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot accused of ignoring police scanner concerns
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6317215228112

As Chicago police go quiet, public may hear less about crime
https://www.newsnationnow.com/on-balance-with-leland-vittert/as-chicago-police-go-quiet-public-may-hear-less-about-crime/

Mayor Lori Lightfoot defends city's decision to encrypt Chicago police
radio transmissions
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-scanner-encrypted-radio-news/12571741/

Editorial: Why Lightfoot should allow media real-time access to police and
emergency radio
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-police-scanner-access-encryption-media-lightfoot-cpd-20221216-zrlnbtgj6bdoze6coysjhnbngi-story.html


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