Police Department Fully Encrypted
Cocoa Beach Police Department
Brevard, Florida
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
26 Total Talkgroups
7 Encrypted
19 Unencrypted
27% Encrypted
Radio System: Brevard County Government, Brevard County Government (P25)
View 7 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1425 | Cocoa PD Dispatc | Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 1426 | Cocoa PD TTY | Police Teletype | Encrypted |
| 1427 | Cocoa PD Tac 1 | Police Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 1428 | Cocoa PD Tac 2 | Police Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 1449 | Cocoa FD Primary | Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 1430 | Cocoa PD M/A | Police M/A with Rockledge | Encrypted |
| 1450 | Cocoa FD Tac30 | Fire Tactical 30 | 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
Fight encryption at Cocoa Beach Police Department. Contact local officials to demand transparency.
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