Tow truck driver had stolen, Chicago police radio capable of decoding scrambled communications, officials say

Ismael Claudio, Jr. (Chicago Police Department)

CHICAGO — A private tow truck driver is accused of possessing a stolen high-tech Chicago Police Department radio capable of listening to secured radio transmissions from the city’s police and fire departments.

CPD encrypted most of its radio channels beginning in late 2022, a move then-mayor Lori Lightfoot said was necessary to prevent criminals from hearing police activities in real-time…

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