Police Department Fully Encrypted
Northern Lancaster County Regional Police
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 Phase Ii AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Low confidence
2 Total Talkgroups
2 Encrypted
0 Unencrypted
100% Encrypted
Radio System: York County, Lancaster County-Wide Communications (LCWC)
View 2 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51007 | PD NYCR | Northern York County Regional Police - Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 3200 | PD86 private | PD86 private - Northern Lancaster Co Regional Police | 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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