Oakland to Silence Police Radios From Public Beginning Wednesday
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The city of Oakland is set to encrypt police radio communications, sparking concerns about transparency and public accountability, although some commenters argue it may not have a significant practical impact.
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CamperBob2
4 months ago
In principle the move to encrypt police communications is an objectionable loss of transparency and public accountability, but in practice it will have no effect. For years, the most common words heard on police scanners have been "Call me on my cell."
mitchbob
4 months ago
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