Overworked and underpaid. The cops, especially in a place like Chicago, don't have the time (or the inclination) to search for a few hundred dollar piece of consumer electronics.
Plus, I don't imagine a blue circle on a Google map would convince a judge to issue a warrant.
I work full time and launched a new company about a month ago. I agree that it does give you focus. You want to provide something better for your kids.
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