In spite of concerns from some police scanner radio devotees, the City of Riverside Police Department says its recent switch to a new, encrypted police radio network will allow for better cross-agency communication and officer safety during emergency situations. KVCR's Matt Guilhem has more.
Riverside Defends New Encrypted Police Radio Network
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