Boulder police radios going encrypted means public, press won’t be able to listen in

Boulder’s police radios will no longer be available for curious minds and ears starting no later than Tuesday.

Berkeley council votes to allow police scanner encryption

Opponents of full encryption shared concerns that the public will lose an important tool for monitoring police activity and remaining informed during emergencies.
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Berkeley, Calif., to Consider Police Scanner Transparency

The City Council will consider reversing a policy banning encryption of police channels. Critics argue doing so would deprive the public of a tool to monitor crime and hold officers accountable.
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In sharp pivot, Berkeley police ask to encrypt all radio traffic

In a new agenda item, posted Thursday, Berkeley police cite two main arguments for encryption: officer safety and state ...