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 Mar 6, 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
Take Action
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