Delaying access to Chicago police radio calls threatens public safety, media coalition says – Chicago Sun-Times

A coalition of news organizations oppose the city’s policy that gives reporters and the public access to encrypted channels only after a 30-minute delay. “There are countless examples of how the media’s access to scanner transmissions have helped the public avoid dangerous situations, the Highland Park July 4th tragedy being just one recent example,” wrote Steven Mandell, a lawyer for the media outlets.
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Paul Boomer
3 years ago

News media wants access so they can distort every event to show law enforcement in the worst possible light. Tangle every event into a race based issue. Tell outrageous lies on page one and then print a 2 line retraction a week later on page 82. Screw the media.

Last edited 3 years ago by Paul Boomer
Poor Taxpayer
3 years ago

Do you really think the cops care about your safety? It is all about their safety, your name is not on the list.

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