Police Department Fully Encrypted
La Mesa Police
San Diego, California
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
73 Total Talkgroups
5 Encrypted
68 Unencrypted
7% Encrypted
Radio System: San Diego City 800MHz, United States Department of Defense (14C), Peak Wireless (Mt Woodson), San Diego City 700 MHz, Fisher Wireless TeamTalk, San Diego County System 71, Mobile Relay Associates Diga-Talk Network, San Diego-Imperial County RCS NextGen, Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa, California Radio Interoperable System (CRIS)
View 5 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2183 | SNT 50TAC1 | 50 Tac 1 (Santee/Lakeside/Alpine) | Encrypted |
| 2144 | SNT 50TAC2 | 50 Tac 2 (Santee/Lakeside/Alpine) | Encrypted |
| 1937 | SNT 50TAC3 | 50 Tac 3 (Santee/Lakeside/Alpine) | Encrypted |
| 804 | SO BLK TAC B | Black Tac-B | Encrypted |
| 801 | SO BLK TAC A | Black Tac-A | 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
Take Action
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