Police Department Partially Encrypted
Colonie Police Department
Albany, New York
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Most police operations except for MRD, Radio techs, and regroup
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
13 Total Talkgroups
5 Encrypted
8 Unencrypted
39% Encrypted
Radio System: Albany/Schenectady Counties
View 5 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15002 | Colonie PD | Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 15003 | Colonie PD Trfc | Police Traffic | Encrypted |
| 15008 | Colonie PD Ops 1 | Police Ops 1 | Encrypted |
| 15009 | Colonie PD Ops 2 | Police Ops 2 | Encrypted |
| 15004 | Colonie Detectvs | Police Detectives | 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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