Police Department Fully Encrypted
Chula Vista Police
San Diego, California
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
5 Total Talkgroups
4 Encrypted
1 Unencrypted
80% Encrypted
Radio System: San Diego-Imperial County RCS NextGen
View 4 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2190 | VTA DISP | Vista Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 2182 | VTA 30TAC1 | 30 Tac 1 (Vista/Fallbrook) | Encrypted |
| 2142 | VTA 30TAC2 | 30 Tac 2 (Vista/Fallbrook) | Encrypted |
| 1934 | VTA 30TAC3 | 30 Tac 3 (Vista/Fallbrook) | 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
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