Activists question Chicago police use of cell phone tracking technology
Since at least 2005, the Chicago Police Department has had equipment that can locate cell phones by their signals. While the department says it uses the equipment only to locate people during criminal investigations, some activists are seeking information about whether police used the technology on lawful protesters or innocent bystanders.
Through a Freedom of Information Act request, the Chicago Reader found that police began at least six investigations…
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