Police Department Specific Channels
New York Police Department
All New York City counties, New York
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Some Operations including; Citywide 4. Organized Crime, Internal Affairs, Police Command, Special Operations Division
Technical Details P25 DES
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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