Regarding Complaints About TAC Channels
We keep non-encrypted TAC channels available in the archives section, accessible one hour after the call airs. These channels are not available on the live feeds. This strikes a balance between public access and safety concerns. While industry standards often lean toward restricting such channels entirely — as seen with major platforms like Broadcastify — we believe our approach provides transparency without triggering debates that might push for full encryption. Full encryption, which would cut off all public access to radio calls, is already an option with the Dane county’s current equipment. Several departments across the nation have adopted this feature due to incidents where criminals misused publicly available feeds. Cities like Indianapolis, Denver, Baltimore, and Salt Lake City have already made the switch. If you want real-time access, you can always invest in a personal radio scanner like the Uniden BCD536HP — the same one we use for monitoring.