Federal Agency Fully Encrypted
New York State Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Albany, New York
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Mar 6, 2026 High confidence
6 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
6 Unencrypted
0% Encrypted
Radio System: Capital Digitronics (Capital District Public Safety), OneVoice Network, Albany/Schenectady Counties
What This Means
This agency encrypts all of their radio communications, including routine dispatch. The public, journalists, and even other first responders cannot monitor their activities.
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
- Other first responders may face interoperability challenges during emergencies
Take Action
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