Police Department Specific Channels
Scotia Village Police Department
Schenectady, New York
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Sometimes uses county joint ops which are in the clear
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256
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
Want to help restore transparency to Schenectady County? Here's how you can make a difference: