Police Department Fully Encrypted
Boise Police Department
Ada, Idaho
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations and Talkgroups
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
12 Total Talkgroups
12 Encrypted
0 Unencrypted
100% Encrypted
Radio System: Idaho Cooperative Agencies Wireless Interoperable Network (ICAWIN)
View 12 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1122 | Boise PD Airport | Airport Police | Encrypted |
| 1118 | Boise PD 8 | Police 8 | Encrypted |
| 1114 | Boise PD Ops | Police Operations (1114) | Encrypted |
| 1120 | Boise PD 10 | Police 10 | Encrypted |
| 1867 | Boise PD Ops | Police Operations (1867) | Encrypted |
| 1119 | Boise PD 9 | Police 9 | Encrypted |
| 1121 | Boise PD 11 | Police 11 | Encrypted |
| 1104 | PD/BSU Security | BPD/BSU Security | Encrypted |
| 1100 | Boise PD 16 | Police 16 Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 1101 | Boise PD 13 | Police 13 | Encrypted |
| 1102 | Boise PD 15 | Police 15 Car/Car | Encrypted |
| 1103 | Boise PD 14 | Police 14 | 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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