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Sheriff defends encrypted radio traffic; commissioners weigh safety vs. transparency
Summary
Sumner County commissioners on Aug. 4 heard arguments for and against encrypting law-enforcement and emergency radio traffic, with the sheriff’s office and several commissioners stressing officer safety and some members of the public urging alternatives for transparency.
Sumner County commissioners on Aug. 4 heard arguments for and against encrypting law-enforcement and emergency radio traffic, with the sheriff’s office and several commissioners stressing officer safety and some members of the public urging alternatives for transparency.
The issue matters because unencrypted radio traffic has historically allowed residents, including volunteer scanner hobbyists and nearby jurisdictions, to follow incidents in real time; officials said that in the current environment, live feeds can provide actionable information to criminals and…
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