Police Department Fully Encrypted
Reading Police
Berks, 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 Moderate confidence
14 Total Talkgroups
14 Encrypted
0 Unencrypted
100% Encrypted
Radio System: Berks County
View 14 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28001 | Rdg PD Cmd | Reading Police Command Staff | Encrypted |
| 28002 | Rdg PD Supr | Reading Police Supervisors | Encrypted |
| 28003 | Rdg PD Disp | Reading Police Dispatch | Encrypted |
| 28004 | Rdg PD SCOPE | Reading Police SCOPE Interactions | Encrypted |
| 28005 | Rdg PD Ops1 | Reading Police Incident Operations | Encrypted |
| 28006 | Rdg PD Ops2 | Reading Police Incident Operations | Encrypted |
| 28007 | Rdg PD Ops3 | Reading Police Incident Operations | Encrypted |
| 28008 | Rdg PD Admin | Reading Police Admin | Encrypted |
| 28009 | Rdg Vice 1 | Reading Police Vice Operations | Encrypted |
| 28010 | Rdg Vice 2 | Reading Police Vice Operations | Encrypted |
| 28011 | Rdg Vice 3 | Reading Police Vice Operations | Encrypted |
| 28012 | Rdg PD CI | Reading Police Criminal Investigators | Encrypted |
| 28013 | Rdg PD Trfc | Reading Police Traffic | Encrypted |
| 28014 | Rdg PD EOD | Reading Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal | 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
Take Action
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