Police Department Partially Encrypted
Redding Police
Shasta, 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
7 Total Talkgroups
6 Encrypted
1 Unencrypted
86% Encrypted
Radio System: Redding P25
View 6 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | RPD RECORDS | Records | Encrypted |
| 205 | RPD DETS | Detectives | Encrypted |
| 207 | RPD SWAT-1 | SWAT 1 | Encrypted |
| 208 | RPD SWAT-2 | SWAT 2 | Encrypted |
| 209 | RPD TACT-1 | Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 210 | RPD TACT-2 | Tactical 2 | 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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