Police Department Partially Encrypted
San Jose Police
Santa Clara, California
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations except PD Channels 12-16
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
32 Total Talkgroups
2 Encrypted
30 Unencrypted
6% Encrypted
Radio System: Crystal Communications (Loma Prieta), TelePath Corporation (Connect Plus), Fisher Wireless TeamTalk, Silke Communications FleetNet, Caltrans (District 4 - South), The Radio Guys, Apple, RFC Wireless, California Radio Interoperable System (CRIS)
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.
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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