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NYPD to fully encrypt police radio scanner as press, NY pols push back at total blackout

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NYPD to fully encrypt police radio scanner as press, NY pols push back at total blackout
“We are the media capital of the world if we just cut off the media to any interest encryption, completely, it would be really counterproductive,” New York City Councilman Robert Holden (D-Qu…
“The NYPD is set to fully encrypt its radio broadcasts by the end of next year as part of a nearly $400 million planned system upgrade — setting off alarm among local politicians and press advocates.”
“It’s not about radio transmissions, it’s whether you trust the NYPD narrative. Do you trust the police to be 100% transparent with the most regressive transparency policy in the history of New York City?” he railed during the hearing.”
Todd Maisel, the founder of NY Media Consortium

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Paul is the founder of the NY Coalition For Open Government and has truly loved seeing it become what it is today and is excited about its future growth.

As an attorney for 32 years, he is a partner in the law firm of Berzer & Wolf. Prior to his private law practice, Paul served in several government positions with the Buffalo Common Council, Buffalo Housing Authority, and Erie County.

When he is not practicing law and doing open government stuff, Paul enjoys spending time with his spouse, Cheryl, and his three children, Michael, Joseph, and Julia. Paul resides in Amherst, NY, a suburb of Buffalo.

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