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Dave StatterFeb 11, 2015
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And a final ‘screw you’ right back to the former DC deputy mayor – fire radio encryption halted

Radio transmissions to be in the open starting next month
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Dave StatterDec 16, 2014
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DC Fire Department radios encrypted – One final ‘screw you’ from Deputy Mayor Quander

The end of an error - the mismanagement style of Paul Quander
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Dave StatterNov 20, 2013
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DC Fire & EMS Department looking at encryption of radio channels. Navy Yard shooting cited as example.

Deputy Mayor for Public Safety cites Washington Navy Yard shooting as example of why they are considering keeping public from…
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Dave StatterJun 16, 2013
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Guest column: ‘Nano news’ & why you should care.

The impact of real time unprocessed "news" from the scene of a critical incident.
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Dave StatterSep 22, 2011
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Public information in your Nation's Capital: Encryption of police communications, fire department Twitter feed goes dark, cameras seized by police. What does it all mean? A guest column by Gerald Baron.

DC Fire & EMS Department director of communications says social media is for parties.
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