Police Department Tactical Only
Wilmington Police Department
New Castle, Delaware
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Only WPD Data and TAC C are encrypted
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
16 Total Talkgroups
13 Encrypted
3 Unencrypted
81% Encrypted
Radio System: Exelon Energy P25, State of Delaware P25
View 13 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3009 | DP Wilm Gas Ops | Gas Ops Dispatch (Wilmington DE) | Encrypted |
| 3015 | DP Newcastle Ops | Newcastle County Ops Dispatch (Wilmington DE) | Encrypted |
| 1737 | WPD Dispatch | WPD Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 1739 | WPD Data | WPD Data | Encrypted |
| 1741 | WPD TAC C | WPD TAC C | Encrypted |
| 1743 | WPD TAC D | WPD TAC D | Encrypted |
| 1745 | WPD TAC E | WPD TAC E | Encrypted |
| 1747 | WPD TAC F | WPD TAC F | Encrypted |
| 1749 | WPD TAC G | WPD TAC G | Encrypted |
| 1751 | WPD TAC H | WPD TAC H | Encrypted |
| 1753 | WPD TAC I | WPD TAC I | Encrypted |
| 1755 | WPD TAC J | WPD TAC J | Encrypted |
| 1759 | WPD TAC L | WPD TAC L | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts tactical channels used for special operations, SWAT, and sensitive investigations. Regular dispatch may still be accessible.
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
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