The NYPD's decision to lock out emergency medical crews from police radio communications is a significant risk to both police officers and EMS first responders.
Vincent Variale, president of the EMS Officers Union, deemed the NYPD's encryption move incomprehensible, emphasizing the lack of preparation for maintaining crucial inter-agency communication.
The encryption of police frequencies not only exposes personnel to danger but also undermines federal mandates established post-9/11 for effective communication between emergency services.
Historically, EMS technicians had direct communication with the police, a practice that has been disrupted by recent encryption, creating concern for first responder safety.
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