Police Department Fully Encrypted
Mesa Police Department
Maricopa, Arizona
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES
Scope All operations including dispatch
Technical Details P25 AES
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
26 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
26 Unencrypted
0% Encrypted
Radio System: Nextel (Phoenix 3), Southern California Edison, Mesa Unified School District #4 (NXDN), Motorola Solutions AZ Airtime DT3
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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