He has been listening to a scanner for more than 30 years. Sorted by city. They still have common frequencies that deputies can switch to anywhere statewide and communicate with other law enforcement.Bob Holloway, director of OSF Pro Ambulance, said he is not aware of any interoperability issues created by the switch to full encryption in Vermilion County. "If something's going on, the kids are coming in and the doors are locked," she said.But in early February, her scanner fell silent, along with all others tuning in to Vermilion County law enforcement and the Danville police and fire departments.On Feb. 5-6, the Danville police and fire departments, the Vermilion County Sheriff's Department and police in most towns across the county switched from an analog to a digital communication system, and all channels are now encrypted.Basically, that means every channel police and fire use to communicate, even initial calls from the 911 center, are coded and cannot be decoded by scanners.
He said there may even be some benefit in people hearing what police are handling day in and day out.In Vermilion County, the sudden silence — actually, annoying static for some — caused confusion in scanner land.But quickly, listeners learned of the switch and the word spread, especially on related Facebook pages, which erupted in protest.
He and his wife live on Kentucky Avenue in Danville, where there have been multiple shootings in the last few years, including one of a police officer who survived his injuries.
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"Danny Cope said he can still hear volunteer fire departments outside Danville. "I still get the one channel, so I will still listen, but not as much. Cope's page had more than 5,000 members. High 77F. Also, find the top new songs, playlists, and music on our website! There are no commercially made scanners, devices or mobile apps that can decode the digital signals.Other cities and counties across the U.S. have done the same.In Illinois, Joliet and Rockford operate with full encryption. IDOT will be on scene. To listen using other methods such as Windows Media Player, iTunes, or Winamp, choose your player selection and click the play icon to … Enjoy the Best Police Scanner Radio App for Windows and Listen to Police Station near me or Listen to a Scanner Radio live from around the world with over 7,000 audio feeds to choose from with categories for Police Radio Scanner, Fire and EMS stations from United States, Canada, and more. Program local police frequencies from Vermilion County, Illinois into your scanner. But it works out just fine," he said.The important thing, he said, is that they have access to closed channels. "I'm nosy. Now, it's a safety issue. Vermilion County Sheriff, Police, Fire, and EMS - US - Listen to free internet radio, sports, music, news, talk and podcasts.