Police Department Fully Encrypted

Garden City Police Department

Ada, Idaho

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations and Talkgroups
Technical Details P25 AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Low confidence
2 Total Talkgroups
2 Encrypted
0 Unencrypted
100% Encrypted
Radio System: Idaho Cooperative Agencies Wireless Interoperable Network (ICAWIN)
View 2 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
1302 Garden City PD 7 Police 7 Encrypted
1301 Garden City PD 6 Police 6 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
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