Tucson police seek $1M in high-tech gear to curb street racing
Encrypting pubic safety radios
The city manager’s office proposed its departments move toward encrypting their radio feeds, as nearby jurisdictions like those in Phoenix have done.There is currently no additional cost required to encrypt its radios, the city says, as they recently purchased new mobile and portable radios “that come with this encryption technology available.” Street racers have access access to city communications and are “able to stay one step ahead,” the city said. The city expects to have its new radios fully deployed by June 2024.