The Racine Police Department moved their radios to digital transmission this spring, effectively stopping the public and press from listening in with scanners.

Starting next winter, the Seattle Police Department will fully encrypt its most sensitive radio communications, officially ending an era of public monitoring that officials say has become increasingly ...

LAPD officers were accidentally struck by tear gas and rubber bullets from LASD deputies during efforts to disperse a "No ...

Starting next year, public safety agencies will "enhance" the encryption of radio communications, blocking outside listeners ...

Critics cite a lack of transparency and the effect on news media operations as harmful impacts of radio encryption.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY — Police and medics responded to a rollover crash in Montgomery County early Sunday morning. Around 1:19 ...

The NYPD said encrypting radio feeds is meant to protect officers and victims. “Encrypting police radio communications is necessary for both the safety of law enforcement, as well as to protect ...

LAPD officers were accidentally struck by tear gas and rubber bullets from LASD deputies during efforts to disperse a "No ...

Launch the StarNet radio scanner to listen to Tucson-area police, fire and other agencies' radio transmissions. As long as you are connected to the Internet, you can stay on top of public-safety ...

Having the public listen in to police radios allows the press, citizens and watchdogs to keep track of what was happening and where and we applaud the “Keep Police Radio Public Act,” passed by ...