Austin public safety agencies to switch to new radio encryption system

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Public safety agencies in Austin are expected to switch to a new radio audio encryption system beginning April 22, according to the City of Austin.The Austin Police Department will begin to use the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) on all its patrol sector radio talk groups to protect community members when responding to incidents and investigating criminal activity. Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Fire Department will also use AES radio audio encryption, acc