Police Department Fully Encrypted
Reno Police Department
Washoe, Nevada
Encryption Details
Encryption Type ProVoice DES
Scope Marshall Talkgroup
Technical Details Provoice DES
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
289 Total Talkgroups
4 Encrypted
285 Unencrypted
1% Encrypted
Radio System: The Radio Guys, Nevada Shared Radio System, Nevada Shared Radio System (P25)
View 4 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 294 | Reno Marshals | Reno City Marshals | Encrypted |
| 303 | RPD Detectives 2 | Reno Police Dept - Detectives 2 (ENC) | Encrypted |
| 30294 | Reno Marshals | Reno City Marshals | Encrypted |
| 30303 | RPD Detectives 2 | Reno Police Dept - Detectives 2 (ENC) | 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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