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 Jan 2, 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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