Police Department Fully Encrypted
Huntington Beach Police
Orange, 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
8 Total Talkgroups
5 Encrypted
3 Unencrypted
63% Encrypted
Radio System: Comm Enterprises (Sierra Peak), Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS) (P25)
View 5 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 3H HTB-TAC | 3H Huntington Beach Tac | Encrypted |
| 3380 | HTB PD GRN1 | Huntington Beach Police Dispatch - Green 1 | Encrypted |
| 3382 | HTB PD GRN2 | Huntington Beach Police - Green 2 | Encrypted |
| 3384 | HTB PD GRN3 | Huntington Beach Police - Green 3 | Encrypted |
| 3386 | HTB PD GRN4 | Huntington Beach Police - Green 4 | 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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