According to San Francisco police, 2,400 phones were stolen in the city last year. A lot of law enforcement officials in California support requiring a "kill switch" on smartphones: software that allows you to lock down a phone if it's been stolen. But last month, a kill switch bill died in the state Senate for want of two votes. After a few changes, a similar measure passed on Thursday.
Smartphone 'Kill Switch' Bill Survives State Senate Vote
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