Police Department Fully Encrypted
Birmingham Police Department
Jefferson, Alabama
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 ADP
Scope All Operations and Talkgroups
Technical Details P25 ADP (URC4)
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
31 Total Talkgroups
31 Encrypted
0 Unencrypted
100% Encrypted
Radio System: Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)
View 31 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3137 | BPD Detectiv Tac | Police: Detectives Tactical | Encrypted |
| 3139 | BPD SWAT 2 | Police: SWAT 2 | Encrypted |
| 3141 | BPD SWAT 3 | Police: SWAT 3 | Encrypted |
| 3143 | BPD SWAT 4 | Police: SWAT 4 | Encrypted |
| 3173 | BPD TAC 3 | Police: Tactical 3 | Encrypted |
| 3175 | BPD TAC 4 | Police: Tactical 4 | Encrypted |
| 3177 | BPD TASK FORCE | Police: Task Force | Encrypted |
| 3181 | BPD COMMAND | Police: Mobile Command | Encrypted |
| 3187 | BPD JAIL 1 | Police: Jail 1 | Encrypted |
| 3189 | BPD JAIL 2 | Police: Jail 2 | Encrypted |
| 3191 | BPD JAIL 3 | Police: Jail 3 | Encrypted |
| 3193 | BPD JAIL 4 | Police: Jail 4 | Encrypted |
| 3195 | BPD SPVSR 1 | Police: Supervisors 1 | Encrypted |
| 3197 | BPD SPVSR 2 | Police: Supervisors 2 | Encrypted |
| 3199 | BPD SRO | Police: School Resources | Encrypted |
| 3219 | BPD INV | Police: Investigations | Encrypted |
| 3223 | BPD INTER 1 | Police: Interstate Patrols 1 | Encrypted |
| 3241 | BPD VICE 1 | Police: Vice 1 | Encrypted |
| 3243 | BPD VICE 2 | Police: Vice 2 | Encrypted |
| 3245 | BPD VICE 3 | Police: Vice 3 | Encrypted |
| 3247 | BPD VICE 4 | Police: Vice 4 | Encrypted |
| 3249 | BPD HOMCIDE1 | Police: Homicide 1 | Encrypted |
| 3251 | BPD HOMCIDE2 | Police: Homicide 2 | Encrypted |
| 3253 | BPD HOMCIDE3 | Police: Homicide 3 | Encrypted |
| 3255 | BPD HOMCIDE4 | Police: Homicide 4 | Encrypted |
| 3257 | BPD FAM SRV | Police: Family Services | Encrypted |
| 3267 | BPD NARC 1 | Police: Narcotics 1 | Encrypted |
| 3269 | BPD NARC 2 | Police: Narcotics 2 | Encrypted |
| 3271 | BPD NARC 3 | Police: Narcotics 3 | Encrypted |
| 3273 | BPD NARC 4 | Police: Narcotics 4 | Encrypted |
| 3293 | BPD INTER 2 | Police: Interstate Patrols 2 | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.
Impact on Transparency
- Journalists cannot monitor police activity for breaking news or investigative reporting
- Community members cannot track police response to incidents in their neighborhood
- Researchers cannot study police communication patterns and response times
- Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
Take Action
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