Emergency Medical Services Fully Encrypted
Air Wing Care Ambulance
Crow Wing, Minnesota
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 ADP
Scope 2 Encrypted talkgroups for Dispatch and air to air
Technical Details P25 ADP
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
66 Total Talkgroups
8 Encrypted
58 Unencrypted
12% Encrypted
Radio System: Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER)
View 8 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2032 | EMSNM FLIGHT | Air Care Inflight Flight Following | Encrypted |
| 2026 | EMS NM AC1 | Air Care 1 Dispatch - Lakeville | Encrypted |
| 2054 | EMS NM AC2 | Air Care 2 Dispatch - Brainerd | Encrypted |
| 2056 | EMS NM AC3 | Air Care 3 Dispatch - Redwood Falls | Encrypted |
| 2028 | EMS NM AC4 | Air Care 4 Dispatch - Princeton | Encrypted |
| 2058 | EMS NM AC5 | Air Care 5 Dispatch - Bemidji | Encrypted |
| 21045 | GD RW PD | Red Wing Police Ops | Encrypted |
| 2029 | EMS NM AC7 | Air Care 7 Dispatch- Grand Rapids | 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
Take Action
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