Fire Department Fully Encrypted
Lexington Fire Department
Fayette, Kentucky
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
23 Total Talkgroups
15 Encrypted
7 Mixed
1 Unencrypted
80% Encrypted
Radio System: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (P25), ERS Wireless TRBOConnect - Kentucky Areawide System
View 22 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | LPDCentral | Lexington Police Dispatch Central Sector | Mixed |
| 103 | LPD East | Lexington Police Dispatch East Sector | Encrypted |
| 104 | LPD West | Lexington Police Dispatch West Sector | Encrypted |
| 1042 | LFD Fire 1 | Lexington Fire Operations 1 | Encrypted |
| 1041 | LFD Dispatch | Lexington Fire Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 1043 | LFD Fire 2 | Lexington Fire Operations 2 | Encrypted |
| 1044 | LFD Fire 3 | Lexington Fire Operations 3 | Encrypted |
| 1045 | LFD Fire 4 | Lexington Fire Operations 4 | Encrypted |
| 1046 | LFD Fire 5 | Lexington Fire Operations 5 | Encrypted |
| 1047 | LFD Fire 6 | Lexington Fire Operations 6 | Encrypted |
| 1050 | LFD Emergncy | Lexington Fire Emergency Channel | Encrypted |
| 1057 | LFD Scene 1 | Lexington Fire Scene 1 | Encrypted |
| 1058 | LFD Scene 2 | Lexington Fire Scene 2 | Encrypted |
| 1059 | LFD Scene 3 | Lexington Fire Scene 3 | Encrypted |
| 1060 | LFD Scene 4 | Lexington Fire Scene 4 | Encrypted |
| 1201 | LFD EMS SPC | Lexington Fire Training Staff / EMS Special Detail | Encrypted |
| 1171 | LFD TRNG 2 | Lexington Fire Training 2 | Mixed |
| 1169 | LFD Training 1 | Lexington Fire Training Dispatch | Mixed |
| 1170 | LFD TRNG 1 | Lexington Fire Training 1 | Mixed |
| 1172 | LFD TRNG 3 | Lexington Fire Training 3 | Mixed |
| 1173 | LFD TRNG 4 | Lexington Fire Training 4 | Mixed |
| 1174 | LFD TRNG 5 | Lexington Fire Training 5 | Mixed |
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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