EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 3 MIN
It's the end of the line for police scanners
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Michigan police agencies are moving toward encrypted radio traffic to comply with federal security rules tied to Federal Bureau of Investigation CJIS standards. Systems like the Michigan Public Safety Communications System already support it. Supporters cite officer safety and data protection, while critics warn encryption reduces transparency and limits the public’s ability to monitor emergency activity in real time. Click to hear raw interview with downriver police chief Archie Hamilton.
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Michigan police agencies are moving toward encrypted radio traffic to comply with federal security rules tied to Federal Bureau of Investigation CJIS standards. Systems like the Michigan Public Safety Communications System already support it. Supporters cite officer safety and data protection, while critics warn encryption reduces transparency and limits the public’s ability to monitor emergency activity in real time. Click to hear raw interview with downriver police chief Archie Hamilton.
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