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Chicago Moves to Encrypt and Delay Scanner Traffic

Advocates and media groups are pushing back against police scanner encryption in Chicago.

Aired 12/20/2022 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Chicago Moves to Encrypt and Delay Scanner Traffic

Clip: 12/20/2022 | 9m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Advocates and media groups are pushing back against police scanner encryption in Chicago.

In Chicago, the ability to access police scanner traffic in real time is going away as Mayor Lightfoot moves forward with a plan to encrypt all police communications and delay them for 30 minutes, citing officer and victim safety.

Aired 12/20/2022 | Rating NR

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