State Agency Fully Encrypted
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Statewide, Maryland
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES
Scope Central Booking Operations are encrypted
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-356
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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