Jammin_Jay
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Well it looks like the Toronto Police service will have an encrypted radio system in service by june , ready for the G20 summit.
But they willnot give specifics on the type of radio system, in concern for security of the G20 summit.
"A communications insider said police are still maintaining the old Motorola radio system, but also testing encrypted radios for use in sensitive areas such as the emergency task force, undercover operations and summit preparations, in conjunction with the RCMP."
Tim Pacan, manager of Radioworld in GTA...
Radioworld, at Steeles Ave. W. and Highway 400, caters to scanner enthusiasts who listen in to learn what's going on in their neighbourhood.
"Obviously, they'll be shut out," said sales manager Tim Pacan.
Mark Pugash, director of public information for Toronto police says....
"There is no enshrined right" of the public or news media to listen in on emergency calls, despite the freedom they've had to do so until now.
"Our job, in communicating with each other, is to resolve situations safely and be able to deploy our people safely and effectively," he said..
Meanwhile, the prospect of a blackout is causing anxiety to those who routinely monitor police, fire and ambulance calls, including media outlets, independent tow-truck drivers and scanner buffs. For suddenly stranded motorists, it may mean a longer wait for a tow – and for drivers stuck behind a stalled vehicle or an accident, a longer backup.
Here is the article in Todays...Toronto Star.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/crime/police/article/777589--police-radios-will-shut-public-out
But they willnot give specifics on the type of radio system, in concern for security of the G20 summit.
"A communications insider said police are still maintaining the old Motorola radio system, but also testing encrypted radios for use in sensitive areas such as the emergency task force, undercover operations and summit preparations, in conjunction with the RCMP."
Tim Pacan, manager of Radioworld in GTA...
Radioworld, at Steeles Ave. W. and Highway 400, caters to scanner enthusiasts who listen in to learn what's going on in their neighbourhood.
"Obviously, they'll be shut out," said sales manager Tim Pacan.
Mark Pugash, director of public information for Toronto police says....
"There is no enshrined right" of the public or news media to listen in on emergency calls, despite the freedom they've had to do so until now.
"Our job, in communicating with each other, is to resolve situations safely and be able to deploy our people safely and effectively," he said..
Meanwhile, the prospect of a blackout is causing anxiety to those who routinely monitor police, fire and ambulance calls, including media outlets, independent tow-truck drivers and scanner buffs. For suddenly stranded motorists, it may mean a longer wait for a tow – and for drivers stuck behind a stalled vehicle or an accident, a longer backup.
Here is the article in Todays...Toronto Star.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/crime/police/article/777589--police-radios-will-shut-public-out
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