Police Department Fully Encrypted
West Earl Township Police
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Encryption Details
Encryption Type P25 AES-256
Scope All Operations
Technical Details P25 AES-256
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verified Jan 2, 2026 Moderate confidence
17 Total Talkgroups
3 Encrypted
14 Unencrypted
18% Encrypted
Radio System: Lancaster County-Wide Communications (LCWC), Triangle Communications (New Holland)
View 3 talkgroups
| DEC | Alpha Tag | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3185 | PD79 private | PD79 private - East Earl Twp PD | Encrypted |
| 3195 | PD84 private | PD84 private - New Holland Borough PD (also covers Earl Twp) | Encrypted |
| 3205 | PD88 private | PD88 private - W Earl Twp PD | 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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