Police Department Partially Encrypted
Canton Police
Stark, Ohio
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope Most Operations
Technical Details P25
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
16 Total Talkgroups
9 Encrypted
7 Unencrypted
56% Encrypted
Radio System: Ohio MARCS-IP: Multi-Agency Radio Communications
View 9 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51650 | P76TAC2 | Post 76 (Canton) Tac - Stark County patrol | Encrypted |
| 51640 | P76TAC | Post 76 (Canton) Tac - Summit County patrol | Encrypted |
| 45032 | CCPD DISP | Canton Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 45035 | CCPD INQUIRY | Canton Police Inquiry | Encrypted |
| 45102 | LVEC PD DISP | Louisville / East Canton Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 45105 | LVPD 2 | Louisville / East Canton Police Tac | Encrypted |
| 45033 | CCPD 2 | Canton Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 45074 | ECPD 2 | East Canton Police 2 | Encrypted |
| 45038 | CCPD SPECOPS | Canton Police Special Operations | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts some of their communications while leaving others open. Specific channels or operations are encrypted.
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
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