Police Department Fully Encrypted
Edina Police Department
Hennepin, Minnesota
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Car to car is encrypted for LE Use
Technical Details P25 on ARMER
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
13 Total Talkgroups
10 Encrypted
3 Unencrypted
77% Encrypted
Radio System: Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER)
View 10 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10760 | H EDI SWAT | Edina Police SWAT | Encrypted |
| 11192 | HCEPD2E | Police Patrol 2 | Encrypted |
| 11196 | HCEPDPTRL4E | Police Patrol 4 | Encrypted |
| 10407 | HMD PD C2C | Medina Police Car to Car | Encrypted |
| 10735 | H EDPD1E | Edina Police 1 | Encrypted |
| 10737 | H EDPD2E | Edina Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 10741 | H EDI C2CE | Edina Police Car-to-Car | Encrypted |
| 10739 | H ED-DTL1 | Edina Police Detail 1 | Encrypted |
| 10743 | H ED-DTL2 | Edina Police Detail 2 | Encrypted |
| 10759 | H ED-INVE | Edina Police Investigations | 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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