A town by me went full time digital encrypted years ago. After about 2 years they dropped the encryption and are full time in the clear to this day. Interoperability was the number one reason I believe, as every other town around them was still analog and would need their encryption key etc So, as much as "officer safety" is cited, it also can create an officer safety and general public safety hindrance as well.
But, I'm bowing out here, I'm tired of this topic 😂