Sheriff's Office Partially Encrypted
Albany County Sheriff's Office
Albany, New York
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Most operations, routine dispatch and daily operations are in the clear
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Low confidence
4 Total Talkgroups
2 Encrypted
2 Unencrypted
50% Encrypted
Radio System: Albany/Schenectady Counties
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11212 | ACSO Airport | Sheriff Airport Detail | Encrypted |
| 10011 | ACSO Car-Car | Sheriff Car-Car | 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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