Portland Police's Signal Use: Balancing Security & Accountability
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Portland police officers have been using Signal for secure communications, but recent public records requests revealed gaps in messages and auto-delete features. The police chief defends the use of Signal as a backup tool, but legal experts and defense lawyers worry it could be used to dodge evidence sharing rules. City councilors are calling for policy reviews and state guidance to ensure accountability as technology advances.
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