Public safety agencies – including police, fire and EMS – will encrypt their radio feeds to add an extra layer of safety for first responders and the public.

Residents currently can listen to scanners for dispatch information for Austin police, fire and EMS. But that will soon go away.

Boston police radio transmissions will convert to ‘encrypted digital’ system Aug. 9, officials say By Nick Stoico Globe Staff,Updated August 7, 2025, 4:49 p.m.