Police Department Partially Encrypted
Oklahoma City Metro Police Department
Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All operations except Dispatch
Technical Details P25 Phase II AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
12 Total Talkgroups
1 Encrypted
11 Unencrypted
8% Encrypted
Radio System: Chickasaw Personal Communications, Oklahoma City Metro Public Safety, Oklahoma Wireless Interoperability Network (OKWIN) (P25)
View 1 talkgroup
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5369 | OklahomaCoSO Enc | 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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