Investigative reporter Tim White discusses encrypted police scanners and how this growing practice is making it difficult for communities in Rhode Island to stay informed. Journalist Norah Hogan describes a tragedy in Bath, Maine, and how police there are keeping certain details about the investigation secret.

Guest Bios and Contact Information

• Tim White | twhite@wpri.com
• Norah Hogan | norah.hogan@hearst.com

Additional News and Resources

Police Scanner Encryption

• Police are Increasingly Encrypting Their Radios to Block Scrutiny By Journalists | Truthout
• The Wildly Popular Police Scanner Does Silent for Many | The New York Times
• Police Dodge Journalists By Encrypting Radio | Freedom of the Press Foundation

• Encryption Status of Police Channels in Providence County
• Fully Encrypted Channels for Police Agencies in New England
• Cranston Police Department Policy
• NEFAC Rhode Island FOI Guide

Investigation in Bath, Maine

• Police Heavily Redact Records From Two Domestic Violence Calls Made Just Days Before a Double Homicide | WMTW
• Bath Mother, Daughter Killed in Murder-Suicide Remembered as Generous People | Portland Press Herald
• Officials Refuse to Release Information in Bath Double Murder | Times Record
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Maine Domestic Violence Resources
• NEFAC Maine FOI Guide