Police Department Fully Encrypted

Albuquerque Police Department

Bernalillo, New Mexico

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Low confidence
4 Total Talkgroups
2 Encrypted
2 Unencrypted
50% Encrypted
Radio System: Public Service Company of New Mexico, New Mexico DTRS
View 2 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
14081 APD Admin 1 Admin 1 Encrypted
14082 APD Admin 2 Admin 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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