Fire Department Fully Encrypted

Raleigh Fire/EMS Department

Wake, North Carolina

Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 DES-OFB
Scope Special Events Channels, PS Events 1-5
Technical Details P25 DES-OFB

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
209 Total Talkgroups
6 Encrypted
26 Mixed
177 Unencrypted
9% Encrypted
Radio System: Cary/Wake P25, FleetTalk Carolinas, North Carolina VIPER
View 32 talkgroups
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
47060 RPD NWD TAC1 Raleigh Police Northwest District Tac 1 Mixed
47061 RPD NOD TAC1 Raleigh Police North District Tac 1 Mixed
47062 RPD NED TAC1 Raleigh Police Northeast District Tac 1 Mixed
47063 RPD SED TAC1 Raleigh Police Southeast District Tac 1 Mixed
47064 RPD DTD TAC1 Raleigh Police Downtown District Tac 1 Mixed
47065 RPD SWD TAC1 Raleigh Police Southwest District Tac 1 Mixed
47082 RPD SO TAC 2 Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 2 Mixed
47083 RPD SO TAC 3 Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 3 Mixed
47084 RPD SO TAC 4 Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 4 Mixed
47066 RPD NWD TAC2 Raleigh Police Northwest District Tac 2 Mixed
47067 RPD NOD TAC2 Raleigh Police North District Tac 2 Mixed
47068 RPD NED TAC2 Raleigh Police Northeast District Tac 2 Mixed
47069 RPD SED TAC2 Raleigh Police Southeast District Tac 2 Mixed
47070 RPD DTD TAC2 Raleigh Police Downtown District Tac 2 Mixed
47071 RPD SWD TAC2 Raleigh Police Southwest District Tac 2 Mixed
47085 RPD SO TAC 5 Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 5 Mixed
47086 RPD SO TAC 6 Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 6 Mixed
47087 RPD SO TAC 7 Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 7 Mixed
47088 RPD SO TAC 8 Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 8 Mixed
47089 RPD SO TAC 9 Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 9 Mixed
47090 RPD SO TAC 10 Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 10 Mixed
47091 RPD SO TAC 11 Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 11 Mixed
47094 RPD SO TAC 14 Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 14 Mixed
47095 RPD SO TAC 15 Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 15 Mixed
47096 RPD SO TAC 16 Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 16 Mixed
47081 RPD SO TAC 1 Raleigh Police Spec Ops Tac 1 Mixed
46971 WC EMS SPEVNT1 Special Event 1 Encrypted
46975 WC EMS SPEVNT2 Special Event 2 Encrypted
46976 WC EMS SPEVNT3 Special Event 3 Encrypted
46977 WC EMS SPEVNT4 Special Event 4 Encrypted
11541 Oconee Co EMS Oconee County EMS (Prisma Health) Encrypted
52044 NCOEMS Statewide North Carolina Office of EMS Statewide 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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