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Local police scanners to go dark to the public Tuesday The change is part of a $72 million emergency radio system overhaul that officials say will improve coverage, safety and reliability.
40/29 news secured audio of the police scanners at the time of McGann's arrest.
Boston police radio transmissions will convert to ‘encrypted digital’ system Aug. 9, officials say By Nick Stoico Globe Staff,Updated August 7, 2025, 4:49 p.m.
Pushback continued Wednesday against proposed legislation to force the Honolulu Police Department to restore limited access to its radio communications to news media outlets.
Researchers found that an encryption algorithm likely used by law enforcement and special forces can have weaknesses that could allow an attacker to listen in.
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A bill that would provide media access to Honolulu police scanners is heading back to the Committee for further discussion.
Encryption made for police and military radios may be easily cracked An encryption algorithm can have weaknesses that could allow an attacker to listen in.
Fremont invests $600,000 to upgrade first responder radios to the MARCS system. The new system will improve interoperability between fire, police and EMS. Direct communication will replace relayed ...
Sheriff Cheryl Liedle said Wednesday she's pleased with the way the first phase of integrating the county's new radio system has progressed, but she wants to make sure Lewis and ...
The nest, a large jumble of sticks, is located on the radio tower that handles emergency police, fire and ambulance communications for Black Hawk County.
The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld the first degree murder conviction of the man who shot Algona police officer Kevin Cram to death nearly two years ago. A year ago, a jury found Kyle Ricke ...
Wednesday, around 8:25 a.m., the man knocked on a woman’s door and identified himself as a Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy, according to Xenia Police Division.