Police Department Fully Encrypted

Dothan Police Department

Houston, Alabama

Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Police Operations and talkgroups except dispatch. Dispatch talk group is in the clear
Technical Details P25 AES-245

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
10 Total Talkgroups
8 Encrypted
2 Unencrypted
80% Encrypted
Radio System: Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)
View 8 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
60066 Dothan Fire Tac1 Fire: Tac-1 Encrypted
60067 Dothan Fire Tac2 Fire: Tac-2 Encrypted
60068 Dothan Fire Tac3 Fire: Tac-3 Encrypted
60114 Dothan PD Info Police: Information [DPD INFO] Encrypted
60148 Dothan PD 60148E Police: Operations Encrypted
60193 Dothan PD 60193E Police: Operations Encrypted
60140 Dothan PD c2c Police: Car-to-Car Encrypted
60157 Dothan PD 60157E 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

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