Allentown Police
Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
View 13 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | APD Dispatch | Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 102 | APD 102 | APD 102 | Encrypted |
| 110 | APD 110 | APD 110 | Encrypted |
| 111 | APD 111 | APD 111 | Encrypted |
| 112 | APD 112 | APD 112 | Encrypted |
| 113 | APD 113 | APD 113 | Encrypted |
| 114 | APD 114 | APD 114 | Encrypted |
| 121 | APD 121 | APD 121 | Encrypted |
| 122 | APD 122 | APD 122 | Encrypted |
| 123 | APD 123 | APD 123 | Encrypted |
| 124 | APD 124 | APD 124 | Encrypted |
| 131 | APD 131 | APD 131 | Encrypted |
| 135 | APD 135 | APD 135 | Encrypted |
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for Allentown Police from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at moderate confidence (70%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor Allentown Police directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
What This Means
Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Allentown Police radio encrypted?
Our database lists Allentown Police as using P25 ADP encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list every channel this agency runs as encrypted, including day-to-day dispatch. That listing hasn't been verified against live talkgroup data, so confirm it at RadioReference before relying on it.
Can I listen to Allentown Police on a police scanner?
Likely not, if the listing is accurate: our database lists Allentown Police as fully encrypted using P25 ADP, which no consumer scanner can decode. The listing is unverified — check the live RadioReference database for current status.
Why do agencies like Allentown Police encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Lehigh County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Lehigh County reverse the encryption decision?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by Lehigh County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about Allentown Police encryption?
File a FOIA request for Allentown Police's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Lehigh County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.