Westcom Emergency Communications Encrypts Dispatch Channels
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Westcom Emergency Communications is encrypting dispatch radio channels to protect callers privacy and first responders safety, following AI-driven misinformation from unencrypted chatter. Scanner enthusiasts, like Matt Petersen, argue this hinders public oversight. The phased rollout began last year, with full encryption expected soon.
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