Berkeley Council Votes to Allow Police Scanner Encryption
Opponents of full encryption have expressed concerns that the public will lose a crucial tool for monitoring police activity and staying informed during emergencies.
The Berkeley council has given the city's police department permission to encrypt radio communications, reversing a 2021 policy that prohibited encryption in most cases.
Berkeley Police Chief Jennifer Louis stated that the change is necessary to align with state and federal privacy requirements, protect officers on duty, and prevent potential suspects from evading arrest.
This decision will soon make full public access to police scanner activity in the East Bay unavailable.
Author's summary: Berkeley council allows police scanner encryption.
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