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Police Officers’ Convo

A federal court in Illinois dismissed free speech and privacy claims brought by two former police officers who were fired after their conversation about how to drink alcohol and sleep on the job was unintentionally broadcast over a state police radio channel and recorded. The conversation also included racist remarks about black coworkers.

CHICAGO – A federal court in Illinois dismissed free-speech and privacy claims brought by two former police officers who were fired after their conversation about how to drink alcohol and sleep on the job was unintentionally broadcast over a state police radio channel and recorded. The conversation also included racist remarks about black coworkers.

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