Police Department Tactical Only
San Diego Police
San Diego, California
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Tactical and Investigative ops
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
85 Total Talkgroups
11 Encrypted
74 Unencrypted
13% 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 11 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2169 | SNT DISP | Santee Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 2183 | SNT 50TAC1 | 50 Tac 1 (Santee/Lakeside/Alpine) | Encrypted |
| 2144 | SNT 50TAC2 | 50 Tac 2 (Santee/Lakeside/Alpine) | Encrypted |
| 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 |
| 1937 | SNT 50TAC3 | 50 Tac 3 (Santee/Lakeside/Alpine) | 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 tactical channels used for special operations, SWAT, and sensitive investigations. Regular dispatch may still be accessible.
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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