Police Department Fully Encrypted
San Diego Harbour Police
San Diego, 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
77 Total Talkgroups
7 Encrypted
70 Unencrypted
9% Encrypted
Radio System: San Diego City 800MHz, United States Department of Defense (14C), San Diego City 700 MHz, Fisher Wireless TeamTalk, Mobile Relay Associates Diga-Talk Network, San Diego-Imperial County RCS NextGen, Apple, California Radio Interoperable System (CRIS)
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 |
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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