Police Department Tactical Only

Watervliet Police Department

Albany, New York

Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Only Police TAC 3 and detective TG's are encrypted
Technical Details P25 AES-256

What This Means

This agency encrypts tactical channels used for special operations, SWAT, and sensitive investigations. Regular dispatch may still be accessible.

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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New York Contacts

Sen. James Skoufis Senate bill sponsor (S.1265) skoufis@nysenate.gov (845) 567-1270
Assembly Member Amy Paulin Assembly bill sponsor (A.2037) paulina@nyassembly.gov (914) 723-1115
CM Gale Brewer NYC Local Law 46 sponsor District6@council.nyc.gov (212) 788-6975
NYCLU New York Civil Liberties Union Website
NY News Guild Journalists union (3,000+ members) Website
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P25 AES-256
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Albany City Police
P25 AES-256
Bethlehem Police Department
P25 AES-256

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