Police radios in Oakland set for private broadcast...

The Oakland Police Department has announced a significant change in its communication practices, set to take effect from 4 a.m. on Wednesday. Starting from this date, the public will no longer have access to real-time information through the department's radios.

This decision, which was confirmed through an internal email reviewed by the Bay Area News Group, was not previously announced to the public. All chatter between dispatchers and police will be pulled behind a curtain, making the communication private.

The public has had access to this real-time information for decades, providing a valuable resource for journalists, citizens, and anyone interested in staying informed about local events. However, the reasons for this change remain unclear.

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Despite our efforts to gather more information about the leader of the Oakland Police Department who decided to shut down police radio communications this weekend, our search results did not provide any details. We will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.