Police Department Fully Encrypted
Bedford Police Department
Lawrence, Indiana
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Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 DES-OFB
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 DES-OFB
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
29 Total Talkgroups
4 Encrypted
25 Unencrypted
14% Encrypted
Radio System: Indiana Project Hoosier SAFE-T
View 4 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21472 | 47-BPD-DISP | Bedford Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 21473 | 47-BPD-OPS1 | Bedford Police Operations 1 | Encrypted |
| 21474 | 47-BPD-OPS2 | Bedford Police Operations 2 | Encrypted |
| 10079 | 11-BPD OPS3 | Brazil Police Operations 3 | 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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