Emergency Medical Services Fully Encrypted
Honolulu EMS
Honolulu, Hawaii
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
23 Total Talkgroups
9 Encrypted
14 Unencrypted
39% Encrypted
Radio System: Honolulu County Public Safety System, Honolulu City and County Public Safety System (P25), Pacific Mobile Emergency Radio System (PACMERS) 2CF
View 9 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2400 | EMS DISP | EMS Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 2402 | EMS E2 TAC 1 | E2 Tac 1 | Encrypted |
| 2033 | INTEROP 3 | Interop 3 Typically FHFD/EMS Command Post | Encrypted |
| 2034 | INTEROP 4 | Interop 4 Typically HFD or HPD to EMS | Encrypted |
| 2401 | EMS E2 TAC 1 | E1 Tac 1 | Encrypted |
| 2403 | EMS E3 TAC 1 | E3 Tac 1 | Encrypted |
| 2404 | EMS E1 TAC 2 | E1 Tac 2 | Encrypted |
| 2405 | EMS E2 TAC 2 | E2 Tac 2 | Encrypted |
| 2406 | EMS E3 TAC 2 | E3 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
Take Action
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