Emergency Medical Services Fully Encrypted
Lancaster EMS
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Dispatch and EMS to Hospital Communications
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
17 Total Talkgroups
11 Encrypted
6 Unencrypted
65% Encrypted
Radio System: York County, Lancaster County-Wide Communications (LCWC), Mid-Atlantic Digital Radio Network, PA-STARNet: Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network
View 11 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53401 | EMS Co 5 | First Capital EMS Private | Encrypted |
| 53403 | EMS Co 97 | Wellspan EMS Private | Encrypted |
| 53404 | EMS Co 37 | Red Lion Area Ambulance Private | Encrypted |
| 53405 | EMS Co 95 | Southern York County EMS Private | Encrypted |
| 53406 | EMS Co 97 | York Hospital DRT | Encrypted |
| 53408 | EMS Co 2 | UPMC Life Team EMS Private | Encrypted |
| 53409 | EMS Co 41 | Penn State Life Lion EMS Private | Encrypted |
| 53410 | EMS Co18 | Jacobus EMS Private | Encrypted |
| 53412 | EMS Cc 84 | Penn State Life Lion EMS Private | Encrypted |
| 2295 | EMS06 LEMSA | EMS06 Private - Lancaster EMS (LEMSA) | Encrypted |
| 10159 | PSP Lancstr | J1 Lancaster Dispatch | 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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