Fire Department Specific Channels
Colonie Fire/EMS
Albany, New York
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Only EMS Admin TG is encrypted
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
33 Total Talkgroups
4 Encrypted
1 Mixed
28 Unencrypted
14% Encrypted
Radio System: OneVoice Network, Albany/Schenectady Counties
View 5 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15002 | Colonie PD | Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 15203 | Col EMS Admn | EMS Admin | Mixed |
| 10607 | AlbCo EMS Tac | EMS Tac | Encrypted |
| 10926 | Bethlehem EMSTac | EMS Tac | Encrypted |
| 10966 | Guildrlnd EMSTac | EMS Tac | Encrypted |
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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