Police Department Specific Channels
Schenectady City Police Department
Schenectady, New York
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Parking is in the clear, sometimes uses county joint ops in the clear
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Low confidence
1 Total Talkgroups
0 Encrypted
1 Unencrypted
0% Encrypted
Radio System: Albany/Schenectady Counties
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
Take Action
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