County commissioners debate EMS GPS reports, encrypted radio use after citizen concerns
At an Aug. 4, 2025, county commission committee meeting, officials discussed citizen reports that some EMS GPS units were disabled and considered sheriff'recommended encryption of radio communications; commissioners asked for follow-up information and the mayor said legal would be asked to pursue sources for secondhand claims.
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County commissioners and public safety officials on Aug. 4, 2025, discussed citizen reports that some emergency medical services (EMS) GPS units had been disabled and weighed the sheriff'office's request to encrypt certain radio traffic, saying encryption is aimed at protecting responders and sensitive operational information.
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