Berkeley Police seek to encrypt all radio communications, citing officer safety and burglar eavesdropping, while critics warn of reduced transparency and accountability.
Public police radio channels go silent in Oakland, Alameda County
Nearly every East Bay law enforcement agency has encrypted police radio channels, ending public access to officer-dispatch communications and prompting concern from accountability advocates.
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Snafu keeps Oakland police radio traffic public as East Bay-wide shutdowns loom
Oakland Police Department's plan to encrypt radio channels and end public access was delayed by technical issues amid a regional push to silence police scanners.
OPD's decision to encrypt its radio feed takes away a crucial reporting tool
The Oakland Police Department encrypted its radio communications, blocking public access to scanner feeds that previously allowed real-time monitoring of incidents.
