Other Agency Fully Encrypted
West Central MN Drug & Offender Task Force 7
Douglas, Minnesota
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All task force communications are encrypted
Technical Details P25 on ARMER
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 High confidence
32 Total Talkgroups
10 Encrypted
1 Mixed
21 Unencrypted
33% Encrypted
Radio System: Great River Energy, Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER)
View 11 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 132 | MNH-MAIN | MN HAZMAT Main | Encrypted |
| 134 | MNH-TAC1 | MN HAZMAT Tactical 1 | Encrypted |
| 136 | MNH-TAC2 | MN HAZMAT Tactical 2 | 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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