11/03/2026
A CISA report documented two incidents involving unencrypted radio communications in public safety operations.
During a Super Bowl, the full law enforcement communications plan was published online. Frequencies, unit assignments, scanner app links. Everything.
During an active shooter response, tactical dispatch was broadcast on an unencrypted channel. Media crews arrived on scene before patrol units.
Same root cause. Zero encryption.
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