Police Department Fully Encrypted
Boston Police
Suffolk, Massachusetts
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Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 DES-OFB
Scope Detectives and Command
Technical Details P25 DES-OFB
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
16 Total Talkgroups
8 Encrypted
8 Unencrypted
50% Encrypted
Radio System: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System (CoMIRS), OneVoice Network, Boston and Essex County, Massachusetts State Police
View 8 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3137 | BPD 16 COMM | Boston Police Department CH-16 Comm Unit | Encrypted |
| 3083 | BFD CTAC 1 | Boston Fire Command Tac 1 | Encrypted |
| 3085 | BFD CTAC 2 | Boston Fire Command Tac 2 | Encrypted |
| 2202 | BPD PD-2 | Patch to Patrol District 2 | Encrypted |
| 2203 | BPD PD-3 | Patch to Patrol District 3 | Encrypted |
| 2204 | BPD PD-4 | Patch to Patrol District 4 | Encrypted |
| 2205 | BPD PD-5 | Patch to Patrol District 5 | Encrypted |
| 2206 | BPD PD-6 | Patch to Patrol District 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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