Anchorage Police Department
Anchorage, Alaska
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
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 |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for Anchorage Police Department from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor Anchorage 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.
Anchorage County Context
Anchorage Police Department isn't an outlier here: 4 of the 5 public-safety agencies we track in Anchorage County are fully encrypted (80%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Anchorage County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anchorage Police Department radio encrypted?
Anchorage 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 as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to Anchorage Police Department on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists Anchorage Police Department as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like Anchorage Police Department encrypt their radio?
Ask why, and the answer is usually officer safety, sometimes operational security. What is harder to obtain is any documented case in Anchorage County where an open channel caused harm. The costs need no such documentation: reporting on police department response slows down, and mutual-aid coordination gets more awkward, immediately.
Can Anchorage County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Encryption is a policy choice made by department leadership or elected officials, not a technical requirement, so it can be reversed the same way. Public pressure, city council advocacy, and organized local coalitions have reversed encryption decisions elsewhere.
What can I do about Anchorage Police Department encryption?
Start local: show up when Anchorage County officials discuss the budget for Anchorage Police Department, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.