Coosada Police Department
Elmore, Alabama
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
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| 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 |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Coosada Police Department from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at moderate confidence (70%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor Coosada Police Department directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
Elmore County Context
Coosada Police Department isn't an outlier here: 3 of the 4 public-safety agencies we track in Elmore County are fully encrypted (75%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Elmore County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed in our database as encrypting all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The listing is unverified — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coosada Police Department radio encrypted?
Coosada Police Department is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed in our database as encrypting all of its radio communications, including routine dispatch. The listing is unverified — confirm current status on the live RadioReference database.
Can I listen to Coosada Police Department on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists Coosada Police Department as fully encrypted using P25 AES-256, which no consumer scanner can decode. The listing is unverified — check the live RadioReference database for current status.
Why do agencies like Coosada Police Department encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to Elmore County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can Elmore County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for Coosada Police Department can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about Coosada Police Department encryption?
Ask for the paperwork first — the policy that authorised encryption for Coosada Police Department, and the recordings themselves — because a specific request is harder to wave away than a general complaint. Then take what you learn to a council meeting, and bring others from Elmore County with you.