Police Department Fully Encrypted
Anchorage Police Department
Anchorage, Alaska
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
11 Total Talkgroups
9 Encrypted
2 Unencrypted
82% Encrypted
Radio System: Alaska Land Mobile Radio (ALMR)
View 9 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49001 | UAA Police 1 | University of Alaska Anchorage Police 1 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 44109 | APD Supv | APD Supervisors | Encrypted |
| 44110 | APD Traffic | APD Traffic Units | Encrypted |
| 49002 | UAA Police 2 | University of Alaska Anchorage Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 49003 | UAA Police 3 | University of Alaska Anchorage Police 3 | Encrypted |
| 13853 | WasillaPD T1 | Wasilla Police Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 13855 | WasillaPD T2 | Wasilla Police Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 44112 | APD Det 1 | APD Detectives 1 | Encrypted |
| 44113 | APD Det 2 | APD Detectives 2 | 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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