Police Department Fully Encrypted
Childersburg Police Department
Talladega, Alabama
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations and talkgroups
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
19 Total Talkgroups
18 Encrypted
1 Unencrypted
95% Encrypted
Radio System: Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)
View 18 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11705 | PCPD DISP | Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 11713 | PCPD Tac-1 | Police: Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 11699 | PCPD EMERG | Police: Emergency Button | Encrypted |
| 11700 | PCPD EVENT 1 | Police: Events 1 | Encrypted |
| 11701 | PCPD EVENT 2 | Police: Events 2 | Encrypted |
| 11702 | PCPD EVENT 3 | Police: Events 3 | Encrypted |
| 11703 | PCPD EVENT 4 | Police: Events 4 | Encrypted |
| 11704 | PCPD EVENT 5 | Police: Events 5 | Encrypted |
| 11706 | PCPD Enc 11706 | Police: Operations | Encrypted |
| 11707 | PCPD Enc 11707 | Police: Operations | Encrypted |
| 11708 | PCPD Enc 11708 | Police: Operations | Encrypted |
| 11709 | PCPD Enc 11709 | Police: Operations | Encrypted |
| 11710 | PCPD Enc 11710 | Police: Operations | Encrypted |
| 11711 | PCPD Enc 11711 | Police: Operations | Encrypted |
| 11712 | PCPD Enc 11712 | Police: Operations | Encrypted |
| 11714 | PCPD Enc 11714 | Police: Operations | Encrypted |
| 11715 | PCPD Enc 11715 | Police: Operations | Encrypted |
| 11716 | PCPD Enc 11716 | Police: Operations | 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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