Police Department Specific Channels
Albany City Police
Albany, New York
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Only police community response unit TG is encrypted.
Technical Details P25 AES-256
What This Means
This agency encrypts specific talkgroups or channels. Some communications may still be monitored.
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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