Police Department Tactical Only
Philadelphia Police
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Tactical, Investigative, and Special Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
87 Total Talkgroups
46 Encrypted
41 Unencrypted
53% Encrypted
Radio System: Philadelphia, Delaware River Port Authority, PA-STARNet: Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network
View 46 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | PPD Strike 2 | City-Wide Strike Force Operations 2 | Encrypted |
| 93 | PPD MCD 1 | City-Wide Major Crime Division Operations 1 | Encrypted |
| 119 | PPD Strike 1 | City-Wide Strike Force Operations 1 | Encrypted |
| 87 | PPD Vice 1 | City-Wide Vice Division 1 | Encrypted |
| 37 | PPD CvAffair | City-Wide Civil Affairs Division | Encrypted |
| 105 | PPD NFU E-1 | Narcotics Field Unit - East Division 1 | Encrypted |
| 99 | PPD NFU S-1 | Narcotics Field Unit - South Division 1 | Encrypted |
| 123 | PPD Strike 3 | City-Wide Strike Force Operations 3 | Encrypted |
| 95 | PPD MCD 2 | City-Wide Major Crime Division Operations 2 | Encrypted |
| 89 | PPD Vice 2 | City-Wide Vice Division 2 | Encrypted |
| 39 | PPD Command | City-Wide Police Commanders | Encrypted |
| 67 | PPD S.W.A.T. | City-Wide S.W.A.T. Operations | Encrypted |
| 97 | PPD MCD 3 | City-Wide Major Crime Division Operations 3 | Encrypted |
| 65 | PPD Aviation | City-Wide Aviation Division Operations | Encrypted |
| 61 | PPD E.O.D. | City-Wide Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit | Encrypted |
| 63 | PPD O.C.B. | City-Wide Organized Crime Bureau | Encrypted |
| 41 | PPD Dig Unit | City-Wide Dignitary Unit | Encrypted |
| 101 | PPD NFU S-2 | Narcotics Field Unit - South Division 2 | Encrypted |
| 103 | PPD NFU S-3 | Narcotics Field Unit - South Division 3 | Encrypted |
| 107 | PPD NFU E-2 | Narcotics Field Unit - East Division 2 | Encrypted |
| 109 | PPD NFU E-3 | Narcotics Field Unit - East Division 3 | Encrypted |
| 111 | PPD NFU E-4 | Narcotics Field Unit - East Division 4 | Encrypted |
| 113 | PPD NFU N-1 | Narcotics Field Unit - North Division 1 | Encrypted |
| 115 | PPD NFU N-2 | Narcotics Field Unit - North Division 2 | Encrypted |
| 117 | PPD NFU N-3 | Narcotics Field Unit - North Division 3 | Encrypted |
| 69 | PPD Warrant | City-Wide Warrant Unit | Encrypted |
| 43 | PPD H-SIU | City-Wide Homicide Division - Special Investigations Unit | Encrypted |
| 45 | PPD H-Line | City-Wide Homicide Division - Line Squad | Encrypted |
| 47 | PPD H-Fug | City-Wide Homicide Division - Fugitive Squad | Encrypted |
| 55 | PPD CW IAB 1 | City-Wide Internal Affairs Bureau Operations 1 | Encrypted |
| 57 | PPD CW IAB 2 | City-Wide Internal Affairs Bureau Operations 2 | Encrypted |
| 59 | PPD I-Cntrl | City-Wide Integrity Control Division | Encrypted |
| 49 | PPD Impact 1 | City-Wide Impact Operations 1 | Encrypted |
| 51 | PPD Impact 2 | City-Wide Impact Operations 2 | Encrypted |
| 53 | PPD Impact 3 | City-Wide Impact Operations 3 | Encrypted |
| 73 | PPD IAB Sq10 | Internal Affairs Bureau - Squad 10 Operations | Encrypted |
| 75 | PPD IAB Sq11 | Internal Affairs Bureau - Squad 11 Operations | Encrypted |
| 77 | PPD IAB Sq12 | Internal Affairs Bureau - Squad 12 Operations | Encrypted |
| 79 | PPD IAB Sq13 | Internal Affairs Bureau - Squad 13 Operations | Encrypted |
| 81 | PPD IAB Sq14 | Internal Affairs Bureau - Squad 14 Operations | Encrypted |
| 83 | PPD Invest 1 | City-Wide Investigations 1 | Encrypted |
| 85 | PPD Invest 2 | City-Wide Investigations 2 | Encrypted |
| 91 | PPD ATF CF | City-Wide ATF Cease Fire Squad | Encrypted |
| 125 | PPD CW NI 1 | City-Wide Narcotics Investigations 1 | Encrypted |
| 127 | PPD CW NI 2 | City-Wide Narcotics Investigations 2 | Encrypted |
| 10163 | PSP Philly | K1 Philadelphia Dispatch | Encrypted |
What This Means
This agency encrypts tactical channels used for special operations, SWAT, and sensitive investigations. Regular dispatch may still be accessible.
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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