Worcester Co. Sheriff’s Office To Implement Radio Encryption; Public Shares Concerns

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will soon be moving to encrypted radio communications. Like a growing number of police departments nationwide, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will be transitioning in January to encrypted radio communications. Sheriff Matt Crisafulli says the change is meant to keep law enforcement officers safe. “I understand that this is not a popular decision, however; it is a necessity for the preventative safety of our law enforcement officers,” Crisafulli said.