Police Department Fully Encrypted
Apex Police Department
Wake, North Carolina
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 ADP
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 ADP
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
25 Total Talkgroups
7 Encrypted
1 Mixed
17 Unencrypted
30% Encrypted
Radio System: Cary/Wake P25, North Carolina VIPER
View 8 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46679 | APEX PD DISP | Apex PD Main Disp | Encrypted |
| 46680 | APEX PD DISP 2 | Apex PD DMV/NCIC | Encrypted |
| 46681 | APEX PD OPS 3 | Apex PD Ops 3 | Encrypted |
| 46682 | APEX PD OPS 4 | Apex PD Ops 4 | Encrypted |
| 46683 | APEX PD OPS 5 | Apex PD Ops 5 | Encrypted |
| 46684 | APEX PD CAR-CAR | Apex PD Car to Car | Encrypted |
| 46685 | APEX PD TRAINING | Apex PD Training | Encrypted |
| 52025 | NCGAPD 2 | Police 2 | Mixed |
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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