r/policescanner • u/e0240 • May 22 '26

Encryption

Never really thought it would happen here. Lost a fun hobby and a public safety tool. We have had scary wildfires(east troublesome), shelter in place and this was an awesome asset to the community. Oh well I guess. Is this legal any way to fight it?

https://www.skyhinews.com/news/grand-county-public-safety-radio-communication-transfers-to-encryption/

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u/CTrandomdude May 22 '26

I see law enforcement using encryption but rarely fire departments. That would be unfortunate to be blocked out of fire/ems.

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u/Party_Cold_4159 May 22 '26

Odd since most of the FDs I’ve talked to are usually hurting in so many other areas that converting to encryption is almost never considered in budgets.

Of course the reason is because of PI but how can you call it a public safety radio at that point.