Other Agency Tactical Only
Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force
Becker, Minnesota
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Tactical operations For LE use
Technical Details P25 on ARMER
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 High confidence
45 Total Talkgroups
8 Encrypted
1 Mixed
36 Unencrypted
19% Encrypted
Radio System: Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER)
View 9 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3698 | SPPK PD C2C | St Paul Park Police Car to Car | Encrypted |
| 11204 | HC VOTF | Violent Offender Task Force | Mixed |
| 27541 | WC MN TF E8 | West Central MN Drug Offender Task Force 8 | Encrypted |
| 22612 | RC DTF 2 | Rice Drug Task Force 2 | Encrypted |
| 51598 | PBDTF TAC 1 | Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 38706 | LL LAW TF | Leech Lake Task Force | Encrypted |
| 22611 | RC DTF 1 | Rice Drug Task Force 1 | Encrypted |
| 49031 | NDCA TF ENC | Metro Task Force | Encrypted |
| 820 | AN NMDTF | North Metro Drug Task Force | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts tactical channels used for special operations, SWAT, and sensitive investigations. Regular dispatch may still be accessible.
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
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