University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department
Anchorage, Alaska
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49001 | UAA Police 1 | University of Alaska Anchorage Police 1 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 49002 | UAA Police 2 | University of Alaska Anchorage Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 49003 | UAA Police 3 | University of Alaska Anchorage Police 3 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at low confidence (60%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor University of Alaska 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
University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department isn't an outlier here: 5 of the 5 public-safety agencies we track in Anchorage County are fully encrypted (100%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Anchorage County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department radio encrypted?
Our database lists University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department as using P25 AES-256 encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Can I listen to University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department as fully encrypted using P25 AES-256, which no consumer scanner can decode. The listing is unverified — check the live RadioReference database for current status.
Why do agencies like University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department to know what was happening nearby.
Can Anchorage County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department encryption?
Put the question to whoever signs off on University of Alaska Anchorage Police Department's radio budget: why full encryption rather than a delayed feed or tactical-only channels? File for the recordings and the decision documents alongside it, and link up with neighbours and local reporters in Anchorage County so the ask arrives as a group rather than a one-off.