Police Department Partially Encrypted
Los Altos Police
Santa Clara, California
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations except dispatch
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
10 Total Talkgroups
4 Encrypted
6 Unencrypted
40% Encrypted
Radio System: TelePath Corporation (Connect Plus), California Radio Interoperable System (CRIS)
View 4 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | SO BLK | Black - Central Los Angeles (15) | Encrypted |
| 819 | SO PNK | Pink - West Los Angeles (79) | Encrypted |
| 838 | SO YEL | Yellow - East Los Angeles (82) | Encrypted |
| 833 | SO WHT | White - South Los Angeles (77) | Encrypted |
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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