Police Department Partially Encrypted
Fayetteville Police Department
Washington, Arkansas
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Most operations except for Dispatch and records
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Low confidence
3 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
3 Unencrypted
0% Encrypted
Radio System: Arkansas Wireless Information Network (AWIN)
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.
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
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