Police Department Partially Encrypted

Oklahoma City Metro Police Department

Oklahoma, Oklahoma

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Encryption Details

Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All operations except Dispatch
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256

Verified Talkgroup Data

Verified Mar 6, 2026 Moderate confidence
12 Total Talkgroups
1 Encrypted
11 Unencrypted
8% Encrypted
Radio System: Oklahoma Wireless Interoperability Network (OKWIN) (P25), Chickasaw Personal Communications, Oklahoma City Metro Public Safety
View 1 talkgroup
DEC Alpha Tag Description Status
5369 Oklahoma Co SO Sheriff Dispatch Encrypted 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
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