Police Department Fully Encrypted
Utica City Police Department
Oneida, New York
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All special operations investigative operations are encrypted
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
8 Total Talkgroups
3 Encrypted
5 Unencrypted
38% Encrypted
Radio System: Central New York Interoperable Communications Consortium (CNYICC)
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65080 | Utica PD Car-Car | Police Car to Car | Encrypted |
| 65085 | Utica PD Tac Sqd | Tactical Squad | Encrypted |
| 65086 | Utica PD Ops 4 | Police Operations 4 | Encrypted |
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
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