Police Department Partially Encrypted
Ocean County Police
Ocean, New Jersey
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations except interop and dispatch TG's
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
7 Total Talkgroups
5 Encrypted
2 Unencrypted
71% Encrypted
Radio System: Ocean County (P25), Lavallette Borough
View 5 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5051 | Police Secure 1 | Police Secure 1 | Encrypted |
| 5041 | Police Tac 1 | Police Tac 1 | Encrypted |
| 5044 | Police Tac 4 | Police Tac 4 | Encrypted |
| 5054 | Police Secure 4 | Police Secure 4 | Encrypted |
| 10 | Police Disp | Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.
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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