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Baofeng

Yes, in lay mans terms, it is a secure way to transmit. If you care about the details of how it works, Google can help you.
But, I don't think you care. All you need to know is, you won't be listening to them on that radio.

EDIT: To add: or any other radio or scanner.
 
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It made the other agencies mad because they are not on the same Network. The fire department still can be heard on the scanner. Did I get a bad radio?