Police Department Fully Encrypted
South Gate 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
20 Total Talkgroups
3 Encrypted
17 Unencrypted
15% Encrypted
Radio System: Nextel (Santiago), Shell (Carson), United States Department of Defense (14C), National Science and Technology Network (Rancho Palos Verdes 1), National Science and Technology Network (Mount Lukens 2), National Science and Technology Network (Mt. Lukens, Oat, Sierra), Touch Tel Mobile (217 MHz LA Basin), Phillips 66 Refineries, SoFi Stadium, Ramirez Electronics (Lukens), United Airlines DT3
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27234 | NNSY GATESEC | Gate Security | Encrypted |
| 27012 | NSA JFSC | NSA Joint Forces Staff College Gate Security | Encrypted |
| 15 | CSC ENTRY | CSC Security Entry Gate | 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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