Police Department Fully Encrypted

Clayton Police Department

Kent, Delaware

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
6 Total Talkgroups
6 Encrypted
0 Unencrypted
100% Encrypted
Radio System: State of Delaware P25
View 6 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
389 N-PD DISP1 NCCPD Dispatch 1 Encrypted
391 N-PD DISP2 NCCPD Dispatch 2 Encrypted
393 N-PD TAC1-C NCCPD Tactical 1 Encrypted
395 N-PD TAC2-C NCCPD Tactical 2 Encrypted
397 N-PD TAC3-C NCCPD Tactical 3 Encrypted
399 N-PD TAC4-C NCCPD Tactical 4 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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