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Bill to remove police radio encryption faces pushback

Original post made on Jun 23, 2022

Sen. Josh Becker's bill that would restore media access to police radio communications got past the Assembly Public Safety Committee. Supporters warned that the bill's fate is far from certain.

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Posted by Local Resident
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jun 23, 2022 at 11:04 am
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The encryption met all the police requirements including reducing accountability. Especially the police unions will fight it. On the other hand digital communication is a step forward. I think having two frequencies is probably the way to go. They already have a separate encrypted channel for tactical communication.

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