NYPD faces backlash as it prepares to encrypt radio communications | New York | The Guardian - eviltoast
NYPD faces backlash as it prepares to encrypt radio communications
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Critics say encryption is an ‘attack on transparency’, and that radio monitoring is one of the few ways to keep track of the police
  • Cethin@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Sure, they get some information from radios. They also usually have at least one person at the headquarters at all times. They will know about big events regardless.

    • JaymesRS@literature.cafeEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I forgot that police have no filters or power in person to be more private in discussions about sensitive topics just because there’s a person at their precinct. All conversations happen wide open just like you get with a police-band scanner. 🤦🏻‍♂️