Police Department Fully Encrypted
Dover Police Department
Kent, Delaware
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
9 Total Talkgroups
6 Encrypted
3 Unencrypted
67% Encrypted
Radio System: State of Delaware P25
View 6 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1207 | N-UDPD Disp | U of D PD Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 1209 | N-UDPD TAC | U of D PD TAC | Encrypted |
| 805 | K-DISP-1 | Dover PD Dispatch 1 | Encrypted |
| 1241 | K-DISP-2 | Dover PD Dispatch 2 | Encrypted |
| 1245 | K-DVTAC1 | Dover PD TAC-1 | Encrypted |
| 1247 | K-DVTAC2 | Dover PD TAC-2 | 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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