Chicago media tears into Lightfoot as she ‘ignores’ major suppression
Luke Gentile
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The Chicago media is tearing into Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Members of the local press are chastising her for ignoring journalists’ criticism of her decision to move away from traditional police scanners toward the use of an encrypted radio frequency.
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Critics argue the new encrypted system will deter their ability to learn about dangers to public safety and be inaccessible to Chicagoans, according to a report.
“Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration has refused to meet with members of the Chicago media who have voiced concern this will impact journalists’ ability to cover events as they unfold and warn the public about ongoing threats to safety,” one Chicago-based outlet railed.
“We are a coalition of Chicago-area news organizations concerned with this planned encryption and are sharing our concerns to raise awareness about how the City’s plan will impact our ability to provide timely, accurate, and potentially life-saving news to you,” a public letter on behalf of multiple news agencies read.
The letter then cites a shooting where the suspect escaped after firing more than 40 shots. “The City of Chicago prevented you from knowing about this dangerous incident by blocking all live scanner transmissions. … This jeopardized the lives of everyone at that police department, everyone at that courthouse, everyone on that expressway.”
Organizations that signed the public letter include the Chicago Sun-Times, WGN-TV, ABC 7 Chicago, NBC 5 Chicago, Fox 32 Chicago, Chicago Tribune, and CBS 2 Chicago.
The city of Chicago has defended the transition to an encrypted system.
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“Having encrypted radios will provide added protection for communities and the personal information of victims, suspects, witnesses, and juveniles,” a statement from the city read.
“It also will enhance officer safety and prevent suspects from gaining a tactical advantage by listening to live incidents and investigations.”