Police Department Fully Encrypted
Santa Ana Unified School District Police
Orange, 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
42 Total Talkgroups
15 Encrypted
27 Unencrypted
36% Encrypted
Radio System: Nextel (WPPH675), National Science and Technology Network (Sierra Peak 1), Nextel (Santiago), Touch Tel Mobile (217 Mhz Santiago Peak), Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS) (P25), Caltrans (District 7/8/12), Santa Ana Unified School District, Southern California Edison
View 15 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | 2E NOR-DSP | 2E Dispatch (ANA/BRE/FUL/GGV/ORG) | Encrypted |
| 25 | 2F ANA-TAC | 2F Anaheim Tactical | Encrypted |
| 135 | 1C STA-OPS | 1C Santa Ana Ops | Encrypted |
| 139 | ORCO DSP | ORCO Dispatch - Patched for Santa Ana Fire Units | Encrypted |
| 141 | 3D STA-TAC | 3D Santa Ana Tac | Encrypted |
| 143 | 3E STA-TAC | 3E Santa Ana Tac | Encrypted |
| 235 | 3K STA-TAC | 3K Santa Ana Tac | Encrypted |
| 3300 | ANA PD GRN1 | Police Dispatch - Green 1 | Encrypted |
| 3302 | ANA PD GRN2 | Anaheim Police - Green 2 | Encrypted |
| 3304 | ANA PD GRN3 | Anaheim Police - Green 3 | Encrypted |
| 3306 | ANA PD GRN4 | Anaheim Police - Green 4 | Encrypted |
| 1926 | ANA PD GRN6 | Anaheim Police - Green 6 | Encrypted |
| 1932 | ANA PD GRN7 | Anaheim Police - Green 7 | Encrypted |
| 1940 | ANA PD GRN8 | Anaheim Police - Green 8 | Encrypted |
| 3308 | ANA PD GRN5 | Anaheim Police - Green 5 | 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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