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That is a very important question and one I have been debating making a deep dive post into, so here goes:
TLDR: It depends on the interpretation of an FBI security policy.
The FBI maintains databases with law enforcement info (warrant status, criminal history, sexual offender status, etc...) which it provides access to by all law enforcement agencies in the country.
The way the FBI wants the data to be protected is detailed in a document called "CJIS Security Policy", latest version is available here: le.fbi.gov/file-repository/c…
If any agency does not adhere to this policy, they can lose access to the system. Although I cannot find any public record of it ever actually happening.
The document is 460 pages and can be interpreted in various ways, for example:
A. It refers only to the data stream from the FBI to the agencies.
There is a lot of evidence this was the actual purpose, as the document mentions a lot about networks, cloud, infrastructure, and mobile data terminals. In fact, the word "radio" appears 15 times in the document but usually is refering to a radio in a cell phone or other data device.
B. This info should not be sent in any way the public can intercept.
This seems to be the interpretation agencies (including BCSO) use to justify encryption. That any transmission spoken over the radio could contain this info and be in violation of the policy.
Even if interpretation B was correct, there are still some problems with the implentation, in my opinion:
1. Almost all agencies in the county (the only exceptions are the 3 small beachside communities) have a dedicated "teletype" channel that units switch to when running a license plate or investigating criminal history. Encrypting this channel only would still adhere to the policy.
2. All LEO units in the county have mobile data terminals which is where most of this data is queried for and displayed. They have never been viewable by the public even under the old system.
3. Even if you dismiss 1 and 2 as being wrong, the county, and all other agencies in the county, encrypted channels that do not have the possibility of containing any FBI data, such as fire dispatch, working fire, and even lifeguards.
It all comes down to the interpretation of the policy. If you have time to look at it, I would be interested in your interpretation.
Other jurisdictions around the country have found ways to adhere to the policy without encryption, I refuse to believe it cannot be done here as well.
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Radio comm encryption isn't just a local issue, is it? That directive came from much higher, if I recall...
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@ScannerBrevard got a person either running with a flashlight or riding something in the grass away from a MVA on 95 south at mm167
One of the F-16's on the Mar-a-Lago CAP is having instrumentation issues post mid-air refueling. After multiple attempts to reset everything, it sounds like they are replacing it with another.
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Listening to Polk County Fire rn they are battling a massive structure fire with entrapment Halloween night has not been going well there with several car accidents occuring as well.
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Structure fire with possible injuries at 848 Reardon St fire appears to be contained but medics have been called out. @ScannerBrevard
AUTOMATED POST: Commercial Fire at 4625 HIGHWAY 520, COCOA, FL - 6 units On Scene for 15+ minutes 08:26 PM
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🚨 MISSING ADULT – UPDATE 🚨
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Andrew Charles Lindsay , who was previously reported missing, has been located and is in good health.
Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon and the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office thank our community and everyone who shared the information and assisted in helping locate him safely.
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🚨 MISSING ADULT – URGENT REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE 🚨
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is urgently asking for the public's assistance in locating Andrew Charles Lindsay.
Missing Adult Information:
Name: Andrew Charles Lindsay
Age: 35
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Height: 6'00"
Weight: 240 lbs.
Missing From: around W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL.
Last Known Clothing: Andrew was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, khaki pants, and brown shoes.
If you have any information on this person’s whereabouts, don’t hesitate to contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office at 407-348-2222 or dial 911 immediately.
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In today's edition of "strange things in lanes on 95": Roadway Debris — I-95 SB at MM173, Palm Bay — CHAIR IN FAR RIGHT LANE USE CAUTION
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MISSING CHILD: We need your help locating 12-year-old Isabella Grace Bowman.
She was last seen on Friday, October 30, near Sumter Drive in Orlando, wearing red "Betty Boop" pajama pants and a black crop top.
There are concerns for her well-being due to her age.
Anyone with information regarding Isabella's whereabouts is urged to dial 9-1-1 or contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office at 407-836-HELP (4357).
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This morning, deputies responded to a call about an unaccompanied toddler walking around a retention pond in Deltona. Deputies in the area heard the call on Live 911 and quickly spotted the child in the water. Deputies retrieved the 4-year-old and identified his home. Inside, they found filthy conditions including copious animal waste, a roach infestation, and mold. Deltona Animal Control responded, taking custody of a caged and neglected dog. Both parents were arrested on charges of child neglect and animal cruelty. A grandparent took custody of the child and DCF was contacted for follow-up.
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Victim is out of the water. Only requesting rescue for eval.
There is a water rescue call in Cocoa Beach near 520. Can't tell if it is the ocean or river (or maybe even a pool)
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This happens occasionally. 92-9000 as SAM47, support plane, returned to ADW from MCF as well. You never know, one might still in the area hiding in plain sight.
So after Air Force One landed in Palm Beach, it has now left again but now with the call sign SAM01 which means they left without POTUS on board.
Not sure if that is normal behavior but it seems weird to me
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Its the final game of the season for Palm Bay High either soccer or football i believe











