Police Department Fully Encrypted
San Fernando Police
Los Angeles, 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
146 Total Talkgroups
10 Encrypted
136 Unencrypted
7% Encrypted
Radio System: National Science and Technology Network (Sierra Peak 1), Nextel (Santiago), Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - 900Mhz, Shell (Carson), Mobile Relay Associates (Sunset Ridge), Mobile Relay Associates (Mount Lukens), United States Department of Defense (14C), National Science and Technology Network (Mount Lukens 1), National Science and Technology Network (Los Angeles), MS Airwaves, Mobile Relay Associates (Mount Wilson), National Science and Technology Network (Sunset Peak), National Science and Technology Network (Mount Lukens 2), Touch Tel Mobile (Los Angeles), National Science and Technology Network (Santiago Peak), National Science and Technology Network (Mt. Lukens, Oat, Sierra), Anderson Communications (Mount Lukens), Touch Tel Mobile (217 Mhz Santiago Peak), Touch Tel Mobile (217 MHz LA Basin), Comm Enterprises (Oat Mountain), BearCom Group (Mt. Wilson), National Science and Technology Network (Oat Mountain), Acumen Communication (Oat Mountain/Hollywood), Los Angeles City (STRS - Simulcast Trunked Radio System) Project 25, Alliance Communications Group (Lukens), Mobile Relay Associates (Santiago Peak 2), Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS), Los Angeles Countywide Integrated Radio System (CWIRS), Caltrans (District 7/8/12), Southern California Edison, Air Communication Services Inc. (Mt. Lukens), Nextel (WIL681 2), Fisher Wireless TeamTalk, TelePath Corporation (Connect Plus), Mobile Relay Associates Diga-Talk Network, Communications Innovations (NXDN), Apple, Ramirez Electronics (Lukens), California Radio Interoperable System (CRIS)
View 10 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2132 | LASD LTAC SCT | L-TAC - Santa Clarita | Encrypted |
| 2138 | LASD LTAC SDM | L-TAC - San Dimas | Encrypted |
| 2139 | LASD METRO SDM | Metro - San Dimas Supplemental Tac | Encrypted |
| 2133 | LASD METRO SCT | Metro - Santa Clarita Supplemental Tac | Encrypted |
| 2140 | LASD DB SDM | Detectives - San Dimas | Encrypted |
| 2042 | LASD SAR SND | Search and Rescue - San Dimas | Encrypted |
| 2084 | LASD DISP 5 | Dispatch 5 - Santa Clarita | Encrypted |
| 2085 | LASD DISP 6 | Dispatch 6 - San Dimas / Walnut | 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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