Police Department Fully Encrypted
Santa Monica Police
Los Angeles, California
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Low confidence
11 Total Talkgroups
3 Encrypted
8 Unencrypted
27% Encrypted
Radio System: Nextel (Santiago), Touch Tel Mobile (Los Angeles), Touch Tel Mobile (217 MHz LA Basin), Comm Enterprises (Oat Mountain), Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS), Los Angeles Countywide Integrated Radio System (CWIRS), California Radio Interoperable System (CRIS)
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2132 | LASD LTAC SCT | L-TAC - Santa Clarita | Encrypted |
| 2133 | LASD METRO SCT | Metro - Santa Clarita Supplemental Tac | Encrypted |
| 2084 | LASD DISP 5 | Dispatch 5 - Santa Clarita | 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
Take Action
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