In most newsrooms, a scanner that picks up on local police and fire communications provides a constant stream of background noise that often prompts reporters to leap into action when they hear ...

Since then, encryption has become a nationwide trend, with hundreds of police and fire departments choosing to restrict public and media access to their radio systems.

The question of whether police radio transmissions should be encrypted has strong opinions on both sides. My father was Chief on the Prior Lake Fire Department for many years, so I know how importa… ...

The Lynchburg Police Department plans to encrypt radio transmissions by December, aiming to enhance officer safety and protect sensitive information while maintaining public transparency.