Nosy Cops: Exposing the Hidden Potential of Police Radio
11 Aug 2023
Comprehensive Talk
Nosy Cops: Exposing the Hidden Potential of Police Radio
sally, who makes yachts
Abstract
As distributed radio systems have matured, they have opened up OSINT possibilities far beyond simply listening to voice transmissions. This session will provide a brief overview of how modern radio systems work, what additional data is up for grabs, and walk through exactly what's needed to add this untapped resource to your own area - including how to use a $30 software defined radio to get better functionality than a $700 scanner. Multiple demos and stories from over three years of 24/7 coverage in the Atlanta metro area will illuminate how real-world applications of this data and these techniques can help uncover corruption and keep people safe when public safety officials overstep their bounds.