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Commission raises transparency concerns after Montgomery County Police encrypt dispatch communications
Summary
Commissioners expressed concern after learning that Montgomery County Police have begun encrypting dispatch channels. Members asked staff to brief the commission and suggested the department clarify how the change will affect public notice and media access.
Members of the Advisory Commission on Public Safety raised concerns about Montgomery County Police’s recent move to encrypt radio and dispatch communications and asked for further briefing from the department on the rationale and public‑access implications.
Why it matters: Commissioners said immediate public awareness of ongoing police activity (road closures, active incidents) can be important for public safety and media reporting. Encryption of active…
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