Scanner Encryption and Police Reports

20/02/2025 20 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1
Scanner Encryption and Police Reports

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Investigative reporter Tim White discusses encrypted police scanners and how this growing practice is making it difficult for communities in Rhode Island to stay informed. Journalist Norah Hogan describes a tragedy in Bath, Maine, and how police there are keeping certain details about the investigation secret.Guest Bios and Contact InformationTim White | [email protected] Hogan | [email protected] News and ResourcesPolice Scanner EncryptionPolice are Increasingly Encrypting Their Radios to Block Scrutiny By Journalists | TruthoutThe Wildly Popular Police Scanner Does Silent for Many | The New York TimesPolice Dodge Journalists By Encrypting Radio | Freedom of the Press FoundationEncryption Status of Police Channels in Providence CountyFully Encrypted Channels for Police Agencies in New EnglandCranston Police Department PolicyNEFAC Rhode Island FOI GuideInvestigation in Bath, MainePolice Heavily Redact Records From Two Domestic Violence Calls Made Just Days Before a Double Homicide | WMTWBath Mother, Daughter Killed in Murder-Suicide Remembered as Generous People | Portland Press HeraldOfficials Refuse to Release Information in Bath Double Murder | Times RecordNational Domestic Violence HotlineMaine Domestic Violence ResourcesNEFAC Maine FOI Guide