Police Department Fully Encrypted
New Castle County Police
New Castle, 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
18 Total Talkgroups
7 Encrypted
11 Unencrypted
39% Encrypted
Radio System: FleetCall, Interstate Repeater System, Exelon Energy P25, State of Delaware P25
View 7 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3015 | DP Newcastle Ops | Newcastle County Ops Dispatch (Wilmington DE) | Encrypted |
| 813 | N-N C PD | New Castle City Police | Encrypted |
| 819 | N-NC-EXEC | New Castle City Executive | Encrypted |
| 1327 | N-NCCJP | New Castle Justice of the Peace (Constables) | Encrypted |
| 1201 | N-NWK PD Dis | Newark PD Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 1205 | N-NWK TAC | Newark PD TAC | Encrypted |
| 821 | N-NEWPRT | Newport Police | 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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