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Aug 16, 2011
WILL-AM 580: State Rep. Jakobsson Questions Veto of Security Camera Bill
WILL-AM Radio 580 reports about Governor Pat Quinn's recent veto of a security bill that had passed unanimously in both houses. The bill (HB 1948), sponsored by State Rep. Naomi Jakobsson, would require police agencies that utilize video surveillance to disclose information about the number of cameras used, as well as any privacy regulations, to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, and to post this information publicly online. The act of releasing this data would provide the public with critical information about video surveillance across Illinois. However, Gov. Quinn's decision to veto the bill was based on a concern over "security risks."Rep. Jakobsson says,
Aug 10, 2011
WBEZ: Despite privacy concerns, random drug tests for Illinois student athletes will continue
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