Fire Department Fully Encrypted
Walton County Fire
Walton, Georgia
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 ADP
Scope All Transmissions
Technical Details P25 ADP
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
14 Total Talkgroups
14 Encrypted
0 Unencrypted
100% Encrypted
Radio System: Oconee Areawide Radio System (OARS)
View 14 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35109 | Walton Fire/911 | Fire/911: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 35102 | Walton Fire Tac1 | Fire: Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 35103 | Walton Fire Tac2 | Fire: Tactical 2 | Encrypted |
| 35104 | Walton Fire Tac3 | Fire: Tactical 3 | Encrypted |
| 35029 | Walton Sheriff | Sheriff: Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 35030 | Walton Shrf Tac1 | Sheriff: Tac-1 | Encrypted |
| 35031 | Walton Shrf Tac2 | Sheriff: Tac-2 | Encrypted |
| 35032 | Walton Shrf Tac3 | Sheriff: Tac-3 | Encrypted |
| 35033 | Walton Shrf Tac4 | Sheriff: Tac-4 | Encrypted |
| 35105 | Walton Fire Tac4 | Fire: Tactical 4 | Encrypted |
| 35122 | Walton Fire Tac5 | Fire: Tactical 5 | Encrypted |
| 35123 | Walton Fire Tac6 | Fire: Tactical 6 | Encrypted |
| 35124 | Walton Fire Tac7 | Fire: Tactical 7 | Encrypted |
| 35125 | Walton Fire Tac8 | Fire: Tactical 8 | 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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