Police scanners are going silent thanks to a new rule requiring the communication system be encrypted. The mandate from the federal government means the frequently-used method by media to track down ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago officials are moving to block members of the public and the media from being able to monitor some police and radio traffic in real time by installing encryption technology.

Late last month, the citizens of Boulder lost a crucial tool of transparency when the Boulder Police Department began encrypting its communications. While most people are probably most familiar with ...

BRAZOS COUNTY (KBTX) - Brazos County law enforcement agencies said Tuesday they are willing to meet with KBTX to discuss their abrupt announcement of a decision to fully encrypt police radio ...