San Diego Harbour Police
San Diego, California
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 7 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2153 | RSD DISP | Rancho San Diego Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 2167 | SMC DISP | San Marcos Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 2187 | SMC 90TAC1 | 90 Tac 1 (San Marcos/Escondido) | Encrypted |
| 2148 | SMC 90TAC2 | 90 Tac 2 (San Marcos/Escondido) | Encrypted |
| 1935 | SMC 90TAC3 | 90 Tac 3 (San Marcos/Escondido) | Encrypted |
| 305 | Apple SD 305 Enc | San Diego (Encrypted) | Encrypted |
| 783 | VA White | Valley White - Stockton (62) / Tracy (103) / Amador (94) / San Andreas (49) | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We do have per-talkgroup data for San Diego Harbour Police from the RadioReference API, and used it to set the encryption scope shown above — but no additional human-reviewed source (a live feed check or a dated news account) has been recorded for this record, so treat it as a data-quality correction rather than an independently confirmed verification. Check the live RadioReference database directly for current status.
If you monitor San Diego Harbour Police directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
San Diego County Context
Of the 7 public-safety agencies we track in San Diego County, San Diego Harbour Police is currently the only one we have flagged as encrypted.
See every agency we track in San Diego County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Diego Harbour Police radio encrypted?
San Diego Harbour Police is listed in our records with P25 AES-256 encryption — a listing we haven't yet verified against live talkgroup data. This agency is listed as encrypting some communications while leaving others open. The per-channel breakdown is unverified — check RadioReference for current status.
Can I listen to San Diego Harbour Police on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists San Diego Harbour Police as encrypting some of its talkgroups while leaving others open, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like San Diego Harbour Police encrypt their radio?
Departments typically point to officer safety and operational security. Neither claim tends to come with evidence specific to San Diego County; what's verifiable is what's lost — journalists can't monitor police department activity in real time, and coordination with agencies that stay unencrypted gets harder.
Can San Diego County reverse the encryption decision?
Yes. Whoever made this call for San Diego Harbour Police can also unmake it; there's no technical lock-in. The approach that has worked elsewhere combines public-records requests, direct council pressure, and a coordinated local coalition.
What can I do about San Diego Harbour Police encryption?
Start local: show up when San Diego County officials discuss the budget for San Diego Harbour Police, and ask specifically why full encryption was chosen over a delayed feed or tactical-only approach. File a FOIA request for recordings or policy documents, and connect with others nearby who want the same information — a coordinated ask carries more weight than an individual one.