The Oakland Police Department’s plans to begin encrypting its radio transmissions is drawing public scrutiny due to concerns over transparency in the department. Police radios allow for communication between law enforcement and dispatchers. They have historically used public radio frequencies, allowing journalists, watchdogs, and members of the public to listen in and monitor police activities. […]
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