Encryption coming to law enforcement radio in Sioux Falls, Rapid City – KELOLAND.com

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) Law enforcement radio communications will soon be encrypted in South Dakotas two biggest communities.

The Sioux Falls Police Department, Rapid City Police Department, Minnehaha County Sheriffs Office and Pennington County Sheriffs Office jointly announced Friday the public will not be able to listen to their radio communication beginning Monday, November 13. Authorities cited officer safety as well as consideration for victims and witnesses when announcing the change.

We have had numerous situations just recently where we are catching people engaged in criminal activity who are listening to our scanners either in their earbuds or in their phone app, Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum said.

Thum, Rapid City Chief of Police Don Hedrick, Pennington County Sheriff Brian Mueller and Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead all shared their thoughts at a news conference Friday.

KELOLAND News will have much more from them Friday night at 10 Central time.

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