I guess that may be the truth, but since i'm not from W.Falls i
can't totally agree. Our S.O. moved to Astro P-25 to be compliant with
Homeland Security, as we border Canada, and to have an "extended" range
being able to cover the whole state with just one radio system. The
older analog system required many hours of phone time between counties.
Once this new one is all in place, an officer can contact another in a
county that is 500 miles away just by using his two-way and the proper
talk group ID. Plus, during an emergency, all county, state, and
federal agencies(within the state) can communicate w/out having to know
each other's cell numbers. Along with being digitally coded and
encrypted...and yes, it keeps out the rubbernecks as well. For the most
part, there are two reasons for going digital: Secure communications
using encoding(which scanners can now pick up) along with encryption(so
far hasn't been cracked, or atleast this info isn't being shared), and
to extend communication range.

does anyone else here see what the real truth behind this move is all
about. the truth that yhey dont want you to know is that they would
like
to go back to doing their "good ole boy" business as usual. keeping
officers safe? safe from repercussions of possibly being filmed or
overheard going about their routine business of beating the crap out
of
alleged criminals. now for sure there will be enough time for every
officer that responds to get a couple of good licks in before the
public
becomes aware.