Police Department Fully Encrypted
Gadsden Police Department
Etowah, 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
17 Total Talkgroups
17 Encrypted
0 Unencrypted
100% Encrypted
Radio System: Alabama Interoperable Radio System (AIRS)
View 17 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32905 | GADSDEN PD DISP | Police: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 32906 | GADSDEN PD TAC1 | Police: Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 32907 | GADSDEN PD TAC2 | Police: Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 32908 | GADSDEN PD TAC3 | Police: Tactical 3 | Encrypted |
| 32909 | GADSDEN PD TAC4 | Police: Tactical 4 | Encrypted |
| 32910 | GADSDEN PD TAC5 | Police: Tactical 5 | Encrypted |
| 32911 | GADSDEN PD TAC6 | Police: Tactical 6 | Encrypted |
| 32912 | GADSDEN PD TAC7 | Police: Tactical 7 | Encrypted |
| 32913 | GADSDEN PD TAC8 | Police: Tactical 8 | Encrypted |
| 32914 | GADSDEN PD TAC9 | Police: Tactical 9 | Encrypted |
| 32915 | GADSDEN PD TAC10 | Police: Tactical 10 | Encrypted |
| 32916 | GADSDEN PD TAC11 | Police: Tactical 11 | Encrypted |
| 32920 | GADSDEN FD DISP | Fire: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 32921 | GADSDEN FD TAC1 | Fire: Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 32922 | GADSDEN FD TAC2 | Fire: Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 32923 | GADSDEN FD TAC3 | Fire: Tactical 3 | Encrypted |
| 32924 | GADSDEN FD TAC4 | Fire: Tactical 4 | 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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