Police Department Fully Encrypted

Salinas Police

Monterey, 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
17 Total Talkgroups
16 Encrypted
1 Unencrypted
94% Encrypted
Radio System: Monterey County
View 16 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
53 Salinas PD1 Police 1 Encrypted
54 Salinas PD2 Police 2 Encrypted
55 Salinas PD3 Police 3 Encrypted
56 Salinas PD4 Police 4 Encrypted
57 Salinas PD5 Police 5 Encrypted
58 Salinas PD6 Police 6 Encrypted
59 Salinas PD7 Police 7 Encrypted
60 Salinas PD8 Police 8 Encrypted
61 Salinas PD9 Police 9 Encrypted
62 Salinas PD10 Police 10 Encrypted
63 Salinas PD11 Police 11 Encrypted
64 Salinas PD12 Police 12 Encrypted
65 Salinas PD13 Police 13 Encrypted
66 Salinas PD14 Police 14 Encrypted
67 Salinas PD15 Police 15 Encrypted
68 Salinas PD16 Police 16 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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